Police have decided to detain 180 individuals under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law as a preventive measure to maintain law and order in Karachi ahead of announced protest activities.
According to police officials, the highest number of detainees were taken into custody from Karachi’s East Zone, where 51 individuals were detained.
In the West Zone, police detained 30 people, while 24 individuals were picked up from the Central District.
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Police further stated that 23 individuals were detained from Keamari, 22 from Korangi, 10 from the South District, nine from Malir, and 11 from the City District.
Karachi Police confirmed that all 180 individuals have been detained for a period of 30 days under the MPO law.
Meanwhile, the Sindh Home Department issued a formal notification endorsing the detentions. The notification stated that the individuals listed could potentially block roads, stage sit-ins, and disrupt public peace in the city.
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The notification warned that any deterioration in the law and order situation could pose serious risks to public life and property.
It further directed law enforcement agencies to formally arrest all the listed individuals and transfer them to Malir Jail, where they will remain during the detention period.
Authorities said the preventive action was taken in the interest of maintaining peace and stability in Karachi.
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Police officials added that law enforcement agencies remain on high alert to prevent any disturbance of public order, especially in view of upcoming political activities.
On the other hand, former Member of the National Assembly Alamgir Khan claimed that all the detained individuals belong to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
He criticised the move and termed it a politically motivated action aimed at suppressing opposition voices.
It is noteworthy that PTI has announced protest activities on February 8, prompting heightened security measures across Karachi.
