Karachi: Fights erupt in city as election frenzy reaches fever pitch
A brawl ensued in Baloch Colony during which batons were openly used against one other.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Fights erupted all over city as the election frenzy for the upcoming Local Government (LG) polls reached fever pitch.
Tensions soared when workers of two opposing parties came face to face in Karachi’s Baloch Colony. A brawl ensued during which batons and sticks were blatantly used against one other. The scuffle was quickly dispelled and the gathering disbanded as police arrived at the scene however.
Meanwhile, an election camp of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was also attacked near Gul Plaza. A worker of PPP was injured in the attack while equipment in the camp was also vandalized.
Election campaigns for the third and final phase of Local Government (LG) polls concluded on Friday. The municipal elections will be held in 12 districts of Punjab and 6 districts of Sindh including Karachi. Polling will be held today (Saturday), 5th of December.
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The elections will be conducted in Punjab’s areas of Rawalpindi, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Sialkot, Narowal, Khushab, Jhang, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan and Layyah. On the other hand in Sindh, Karachi of campaigns concluded in six districts.
