Karachi police arrested Mohajir Qaumi Movement (MQM-H) Chairman Afaq Ahmed on Tuesday following violent incidents where citizens set dumper trucks on fire after several traffic accidents. According to sources, Landhi police detained Ahmed at his residence in Defence, accusing him of inciting the unrest with his recent speech. Police officials claim his statement led to attacks on and the burning of heavy vehicles operating during restricted hours.
Traffic accidents have been a growing issue in Karachi, with over 100 fatalities reported in the first 41 days of 2025. Two days prior, Afaq Ahmed held a press conference where he issued an ultimatum, demanding that heavy traffic be removed from the city during prohibited hours. Expressing frustration over the government’s treatment of Karachi residents, he remarked, “The government does not see the people of Karachi as human beings, but rather sees them as derelicts.”