KARACHI: At least one person died and 18 others were injured in Karachi in separate incidents on New Year’s Eve as the city rang in the new year.
Karachi reverberated with heavy gunfire on New Year’s Eve amid strict security arrangements and warnings from the local authorities.
KARACHI: At least one Killed & 16 people got hurt in #celebratory aerial #firing in different parts of the #Karachi on Friday night in connection with #NewYear celebrations.#Pakistan #crime #shooting #HAPPYNEWYEAR pic.twitter.com/YflxOqUoDn
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The metropolis echoed with gunfire and fireworks on Friday night, despite a restriction on celebratory firing.
Though the authorities had warned of attempted murder charges against the violators, the number of casualties this time was higher than the previous year, when only four individuals were injured in the provincial capital.
According to the hospital, a total of 18 people were rushed to hospitals after being struck by stray gunshots.
An 11-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri neighbourhood, police said.
11-year-old child M Ali Raza killed, 17 injured in Karachi New Year celebrations, aerial firing#NewYear2022 @DMCSindhPolice @halaatupdate pic.twitter.com/l8A3OCJ3Dx
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Six were transferred to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), four to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, three to Ruth Pfau Hospital, and two to Sindh Government Hospital.
According to the police, cases have been registered on complaints of aerial firing, and arrests are likely around Karachi on New Year’s Eve for aerial firing.
