- The drivers of oilmen were engaged in the race, according to the police.
- The Minister of the Interior of the Sindh takes note of the death of Biker.
- Orders the police to submit a report on death and subsequent violence.
Karachi witnessed tensions on Monday evening when a person driving a motorcycle lost his life after being struck by a water oil tanker near Chowrangi prison, making concerns around road safety in the mega-city again in the mega-city in Light.
The accident launched the public’s indignation on Monday evening when furious people set fire to five oil tankers near the site of the port city after the death of the man. However, the firefighters responded quickly and managed to put out the flames, preventing other damage.
Taking a notice of climbing climbing, the Minister of Sindh, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, ordered police officials to submit a detailed report on the accident and subsequent violence.
The Minister also underlined the need for stricter application of traffic laws and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The tragic incident comes in the midst of a disturbing increase in traffic deaths in the mega sprawling city, because in the past two months only, at least 100 people died in road accidents across the city.
Among these deaths, 72 were reported in urban areas and 24 in the suburbs. At least eight lives were lost in four separate accidents involving flies.
In response to the alarming increase in victims caused by heavy vehicles, the Sindh government at the beginning of the month imposed a ban on entering the city during the day. According to provincial government guidelines, flies are now allowed only to enter Karachi between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Monday’s tragedy rekindled calls for stricter road safety measures and better application of traffic regulations to limit the growing number of accidents in the city.
The authorities are under increasing pressure to respond to these concerns and ensure the safety of Karachi residents.
Government’s response to growing accidents
Following deaths in accidents related to beginner’s trucks at the beginning of the month, the Prime Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, addressed the media on February 13 concerning the measures taken by the provincial government to fight against the number Road accident crescent.
The Sindh government has forced the physical form and the registration of all heavy traffic vehicles. To move forward, all large transport vehicles must have a fitness certificate valid to operate on the roads. Vehicles without appropriate certification will be prohibited from using.
Memon said that the Water Commission has also implemented a barcode system for all registered oil tankers operating from authorized fire fires. Only vehicles that meet the required fitness standards are issued by bar codes and all unregistered vehicles will be seized.
In addition, previously registered vehicles will have a reassessment to ensure continuous compliance of safety regulations.
A 30 -day grace period was granted for heavy traffic vehicles to obtain fitness certificates.
In addition, operational hours for hard trucks in Karachi have been revised. Previously authorized on roads from 11 p.m. to 6 p.m., waste will now be authorized only from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to facilitate congestion and improve public security.
Speaking on the Geo News program “Geo Pakistan” later the same day, Memon said it was incorrect to blame a single person or an institution for all road accidents.
He stressed that the responsibility is the responsibility of everyone, including the government, the negligent drivers and those who violate traffic laws.
He added that orders concerning the physical form of vehicles are not new and that the government plans to outsource the transport service.