Rangers seek info on miscreants involved in Karachi unrest

KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh has urged the citizens to help identify the miscreants at the protest camp of a political party who later caused unrest in the city on Monday, according to a press statement.

A spokesman for Pakistan Rangers urged the masses to inform the paramilitary force about the miscreants, who voiced slogans against Pakistan and vandalized public property, on Rangers helpline 1101.

"Citizens can also provide information on Whatsapp number 0316-2369996 and email at [email protected]," read the statement.

The names of those providing any information will be kept secret, assured the paramilitary spokesman.

On Monday evening, MQM workers turned to violence after being told by their party chief to surround the offices of Geo News, Samaa and ARY in Karachi.

During his address, the MQM supremo made statements against Pakistan and urged activists to voice slogans against the country. At least one person reportedly injured in the firing near Zainab market succumbed to his wounds at the hospital.

Two other people sustained injuries during the violent attacks in which around 2,000 party workers reportedly took part.

The workers also caused damage to shops located in Zainab market in the city's Saddar area forcing their closure. Traffic jams were witnessed in areas surrounding I.I.Chundrigar road, while the road leading to CM House was also blocked.

The sudden unrest in the city prompted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to direct authorities for immediate arrest of all those involved in violence. He said that adequate security must be provided to journalists in Karachi.

Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif telephoned DG Rangers Sindh and directed to maintain law and order situation in Karachi. The Army chief said that those who caused the mayhem must be caught at all cost.

DG Rangers during the phone call assured General Raheel that stern action would be taken against the miscreants and their instigators.