Police arrest MWM protesters after violent clashes at Karachi's Numaish Chowrangi

The situation turned violent at Karachi's Numaish Chowrangi as police launched a crackdown on MWM protesters to end their sit-in against Kurram situation.

During the attempt to end the protest, the MWM workers and police clashed and exchanged stones and tear gas shells.

The protesters torched six motorcycles and a police picket, meanwhile, several protesters were taken into custody by the police.

As per police, the MWM demonstrations continued at Safari Park on University Road, Kamran Chowrangi, Numaish Chowrangi, Lasbela, and Abbas Town. The road leading to Jauhar Mor from Jauhar Chowrangi was opened for traffic.

At Kamran Chowrangi, more police force was summoned as the situation grew tense this morning upon continued blockage of roads.

The senior superintendent of police (SSP) East and Sindh Rangers personnel arrived at the site to end the sit-in but to no avail.

Additionally, the participants of the sit-in at Karman Chowrangi pegged tents, while police tried to negotiate with the protestors, who refused to end the sit-in and open roads.

Meanwhile, the protests at Five Star Chowrangi, Shamsuddin Azeemi Road, Surjani Town, Ancholi, and Golimar Chowrangi were called off to clear pathways for commuters.

Whereas, police removed obstructions and dispersed protesters from the Abul Hassan Isphani Road after a brief spell of clashes with protesters.