Karachi police authorities have issued stringent directives targeting wedding hall administrations, introducing stricter measures to curb aerial firing incidents.
According to details, it has been decided to include wedding hall administrations in legal proceedings if firing occurs outside their premises during functions.
District-level police officers have been instructed to ensure strict enforcement of this policy.
The Karachi police have directed station house officers (SHOs) to provide prior notices to wedding hall administrations within their jurisdictions. Furthermore, any individual found engaging in aerial firing during events inside wedding halls will face legal action.
Karachi police officials also announced plans to raise public awareness against aerial firing through banners displayed across the city, aiming to discourage this dangerous practice.
Karachi has been reporting a number of injuries and deaths in aerial firing incidents.
Recently, New Year celebrations in Karachi were marred by aerial firing in various areas, resulting in injuries to at least 29 individuals, including women and children.
