Karachi traffic police campaign against non-license holders postponed for one month
Traffic police spokesperson has directed the citizens to get their driving license within two weeks.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Considering the convenience of citizens traffic police campaign against vehicles without a driving license or fake license was postponed for one month today (Monday) in Karachi.
Initially the campaign was halted for 15 days but after the protest of citizens which turned violent on interference of police, Sindh Home Minister took notice of the incident and increased the time period to one month.
DIG traffic Ameer Sheikh while increasing staff of the license office also extended the duty hours.
The campaign was due to launch today but was deferred for cars, motorcycles and other private vehicles whereas dumper, truck, tankers and mini buses will not be exempted from the crackdown.
Traffic police spokesperson has directed the citizens to get their driving license within two weeks.
After the announcement, a larger number of citizens reached license branch in Clifton and Nazimabad.
Staff of driving license branch closed the gates of the office and stated that the earmarked quota of the day is fulfilled due to which more applications cannot be received.
The citizens gathered outside the office and protested against this decision of the authorities in wake of which Rangers contingent reached the scene to control the situation.
