KARACHI: A bike rider was killed after being by a water tanker near Jail Chowrangi area of Karachi, following this enraged people set five tankers on fire.

According to police, water tanker drivers were allegedly racing. During this time the motorcycle was hit.

Rescue officials said that one person riding a motorcycle was killed in a traffic accident. The deceased person could not be identified.

According to police, angry people set fire to five water tankers near Jail Chowrangi. However, the fire brigade extinguished the tankers’ fire.

On the other hand, Sindh Home Minister Zia Hassan Lanjar took notice of the burning of tankers near Jail Chowrangi. According to the statement, the Home Minister Sindh sought a report from the police officials.

More than 100 civilians lost their lives in in various traffic accidents in Karachi city since January 1, 2025 this year.

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Earleir, Sindh Government imposed ban on heavy traffic to enter in Karachi from 6am to 10pm.

According to a notification issued by Commissioner Karachi, section 144 has been implemented to ensure the protection of the citizens and maintain traffic flow, which will ban heavy traffic from 6am to 10pm.

Heavy traffic will be allowed to enter the city from 10pm to 6am, the statement said.

A statement issued by Commissioner Karachi said that the ban would not be applied to medicines, water, edible oil vehicles.