Armed men riding in a vehicle attacked citizens in Boat Basin in Karachi, causing severe panic. CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral on social media.
A case has been registered at Boat Basin police station on the complaint of the affected citizen.
According to media reports, the attackers were allegedly Shah Zain Marri and his gang.
In the viral video, it can be seen that the armed men first reversed their vehicle and hit another vehicle and then took out their weapons and attacked the citizens riding in the other vehicle.
According to the plaintiff, six to seven armed men were involved in the attack, who appeared to be drunk. The incident took place on February 19 within the limits of Boat Basin police station.
While talking to the media, Sindh government spokesperson Sadia Javed said that strict action will be taken against those possessing illegal weapons across the province, including Karachi.
He clarified that carrying weapons is prohibited in Sindh under Section 144 and legal action will be taken against violators.
The government has taken notice of the incident and has directed the police to take immediate action. The spokesperson added that the matter has also been brought to the notice of the Interior Minister and justice is expected soon.
She warned that police negligence will not be tolerated under any circumstances and those responsible will be brought to justice.
