The Sindh government has banned the entry of dumper trucks into the city during the daytime to reduce road accidents caused by heavy vehicles. Officials announced that dumpers would only be allowed to enter Karachi between 11 PM and 6 AM. The decision comes after a surge in fatalities, with 112 people killed and 216 injured in the last 40 days, several due to dumper-related accidents.
The Sindh High Court had already prohibited heavy vehicles from entering during the day. However, the local administration only restricted trailers, allowing dumpers to move freely. The recent deaths triggered strong criticism of authorities and traffic police for failing to enforce traffic laws. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori also condemned the lack of regulation, urging immediate action.
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Following the criticism, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah chaired a meeting to address the issue. The meeting, attended by senior police and transport officials, decided that all heavy vehicles and their drivers must undergo physical verification. Additionally, vehicles must obtain a QR Code-certified certificate from the provincial transport department to operate in the city.
The Sindh Solid Waste Management Board was given three months to shift its dumper truck operations to nighttime. The transport secretary was also directed to inspect all water tankers and bowsers of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation within a month. Authorities emphasised strict enforcement, stating that reckless drivers would not only face fines but also FIRs to ensure accountability.
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