Karachi police chief Javed Alam Odho on Monday said that roads are likely to be cleared of protesters by tonight as the ongoing sit-ins by a politico-religious party entered seventh day today, paralysing life in the economic hub of the country.
Addressing an event, the additional inspector general of police (AIG) said that they have talked to the protesters, adding that they were making efforts to remove the protesters from the streets by tonight.
“We are giving a clear message that we have received instructions to clear the roads by this evening,” he added.
“Officers have been instructed to clear the roads before Maghrib prayer,” he said, warning that the police would deal with iron hands if anybody resisted the implementation of the state’s writ.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
