Chaos Erupts at Karachi’s Sindh Culture Day Rally: 45 Detained

Karachi police detained 45 individuals during Sindh Culture Day clashes after participants allegedly threw stones at officers. The rally, aiming to pass restricted areas, escalated when law enforcement intervened. Police used tear gas and baton charge to control the situation, while traffic diversions were made around the Red Zone.

Chaos unfolded in Karachi as 45 individuals were detained during a Sindh Culture Day rally on Sunday, after clashes erupted when participants reportedly hurled stones at police, according to Dawn.

The tension escalated as police attempted to redirect the rally away from restricted areas, resulting in a confrontation that prompted law enforcement to deploy tear gas and a baton charge.

Authorities reported that the rally attempted to access the main Sharea Faisal from Jinnah Bridge, despite advisories to use alternative routes. Multiple police personnel were injured, and the situation necessitated traffic redirections around the Red Zone to ensure security.

(With inputs from agencies.)