Protest against Quetta tragedy blocks roads in Karachi

KARACHI: Protests against the Quetta tragedy are continuing in different areas of Karachi due to which several roads have been blocked, Geo News reported Monday.

According to sources, several roads in the city are blocked due to protests that are taking place against the sectarian killings in Quetta in which more than 100 people died on Thursday.

Due to demonstrations in several areas, commuters are facing severe difficulties as the roads are blocked in Korangi, Orangi Town, Malir, Natha Khan, Gulistan e Jauhar, Gulshan e Iqbal, Rizvia Society, Steel Town and Start Gate areas.

Traffic was suspended on Shahrae Faisal, University Road, Shahrae Pakistan and on several other main roads due to sit-in.

It may be mentioned that over 80 people including three media personnel, nine policemen and several rescue workers lost their lives while covering the back to back suicide blasts at Alamdar Road in Quetta.

The relatives of the deceased were protesting at Alamdar Road for the past four days, demanding the government to hand over the matters to the Army.

Yakjeehti Council leader Qayyum Chengezi Hazara has announced to end their four days long sit-in here following the imposition of Governor’s rule in Balochsitan by the prime minister. After the announcement, protest demonstrations across the country are also being concluded, sources told.

President Asif Ali Zardari has also signed the summary regarding imposition of Governor's rule in Balochistan.