45 arrested as citizens clash with police during Sindh Culture Day rally

Karachi police arrested 45 people participating in the Sindh Culture Day rally on Sunday, after people allegedly pelted police personnel with stones.

South Deputy Inspector General of Police Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that upon being attacked by participants, police responded with a baton charge and tear gas shelling.

“We detained 45 people on Sharea Faisal,” DIG Raza said. “The South SSP (Senior Superintendent of Police) is at the scene, and the situation is under control.”

The DIG added that since the Red Zone has been closed, alternative traffic routes are being provided for citizens and commuters.

The occasion, celebrated every year, sees jubilant crowds wearing traditional dresses and donning Sindhi caps and Ajraks while dancing to folk music being blasted from vehicle-mounted sound systems throughout the day.

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