As the clock ticks down to usher in the New Year, Karachi Traffic Police announced the implementation of a comprehensive plan to curb drunk driving and ensure public safety.
In a press statement, spokesperson Abrar Hussain Baloch said that the department would employ Breathalyser tests to identify and apprehend individuals driving under the influence on New Year's Eve.
Baloch stated that carrying alcohol and drugs in vehicles would be strictly prohibited.
Karachi Police plan for arrests
Notably, the police spokesperson warned that those engaging in aerial firing, particularly with drunken drivers and motorcyclists, would face immediate arrest, with their vehicles subject to confiscation.
Legal proceedings under relevant laws would be initiated against such individuals, and no leniency would be shown.
In conjunction with these measures, Section 144 has been imposed in Karachi for two days from December 31 to January 1.
Commissioner Karachi, Salim Rajput, issued a notification detailing the restrictions, including a ban on the display of weapons, aerial firing, and the use of firecrackers during this period.
Commissioner Rajput stressed that it is the city's responsibility to protect the life and property of its citizens during the New Year celebrations.
