Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has written to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, urging him to take immediate notice of the rising number of Karachi’s fatal traffic accidents, particularly those involving dumpers and tankers. He highlighted that over 70 fatalities have already been reported this year, including the tragic March 24 incident in which a speeding water bowser killed a couple and their newborn at Malir Halt.
Tessori stressed that previous requests to the Sindh High Court for stricter enforcement of traffic laws have not yielded results. He called on the Supreme Court to take urgent action, arguing that Karachi’s roads have become increasingly dangerous due to reckless driving and administrative lapses.
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Visiting the grieving family of the Malir Halt victims, Tessori expressed deep sorrow and criticized the authorities for inaction. He questioned how dumpers without number plates continued to operate unchecked, attributing the problem to illegal immigrants driving these vehicles. He further stated that if given control of Karachi’s traffic for a week, he would ensure that such accidents no longer occur.
To address the crisis, he announced plans for an all-parties conference to unite political forces against the rising road fatalities. He also promised financial assistance and housing plots for the families of victims.
Tessori urged the Chief Justice to hold a special Supreme Court session in Karachi to address the issue, emphasising that Karachi’s problems require collective action and strict enforcement of traffic laws to prevent further tragedies.