Karachi: Aerial firing injures 26 on New Year eve

KARACHI: At least 26 people including a kid sustained injuries as aerial firing broke out in the city on New Year’s eve.

Despite of strict security measures taken by the government in Karachi, heavy aerial firing rocked various parts of the metropolis.

According to the hospital sources, one and a half year old child among 26 got injuries as a result of firing.

Earlier, police closed several roads leading to Clifton after which hundreds of vehicles struck in massive traffic jam on main thoroughfares of the city.

Sindh Government had also put ban on pillion riding and carrying licensed weapons.