Increase in Political violence due to election in Karachi

As the time for elections approaches in Karachi, there has been an increase in political activities and incidents of violence. During the past week, activists from different political organizations convened at multiple venues. Attacks on offices were also reported. On Saturday night, clashes were witnessed between workers of the PPP, PTI, and MQM at several locations. The Azizabad Police have registered a case against PTI leader Arsalan Khalid for attack and violence. The Hyderi Police have also filed a case regarding the attack on the PPP office. According to details, with the approaching elections, political activities are on the rise in Karachi. In such a situation, the occurrence of conflict is becoming commonplace. The situation deteriorated at many places on Saturday night. Attacks were carried out on the election offices of the PPP and PTI. Many workers were injured in the following attack. In Pakistan, NA 250 and PS 129 were within the boundaries of Hydari police station in Karachi, where the PPP office was being attacked. Four workers were injured in the attack. The People's Party leader, Khawaja Sahil Mansoor, has claimed that MQM workers attacked the office. In this regard, the police authorities have informed us that four workers of the People's Party have been injured in the incident, and they have filed a complaint against the incident. The case has been registered at the Hyderi Police Station under case number 43 in the year 2024. On the other hand, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has alleged that in the attack on NA-248, more than 10 workers, including the hopeful Arslan Khalid, were injured in the assault carried out by MQM. According to the translator, PTI, workers were transferred to the Mubai Shaheed Hospital. PTI workers also protested against the incident at Liaquat Ali Khoon Chowk. According to PTI Spokesperson Karachi Falak Almas, in District Central, there was a Quran recitation program that was arranged by PTI. During this time, Arslan Khalid was being attacked by MQM workers. Arslan Khalid and other workers were also severely injured. According to the PTI spokesperson, the attackers critically injured Arslan Khalid, who was a candidate from NA-248. The PTI spokesperson said that they condemn the attacks on workers and demand the Election Commission and the Sindh government take notice of the incident. Falak Almas stated further that by creating conflict in the peaceful political campaign, critical situations are being exacerbated. The case of the attack on the office of the People's Party has been filed against the activists of the MQM. According to the police, a case has been registered against 40 to 50 MQM workers. In the lawsuit, there are threats of using force by displaying weapons. PPP leader Khwaja Sohail Mansoor says that MQM workers attacked the election office. The attack took place in NA-250 North Nazimabad Block. J. Sahil Mansoor said that MQM is trying to disrupt the peace of the city. The Election Commission and the Scaj Ratti Institute have banned MQM. On the other hand, a case has been filed against PTI leader Arslan Khalid for an attack at the Azizabad police station. The case was filed in the presence of Arsalan Khalid. Provisions for rioting, causing harm, and intimidation have been added to the FIR. According to the text, last night on his plot The event was going on when about 100 to 200 unknown people came and attacked them with sticks. It should be clear that in the past as well The corner meeting of People's Party candidate Ghaar Faiullah was attacked in the Milli Gulshan Bunir district of Karachi.

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