KARACHI: A tense situation unfolded near the Baloch Colony Bridge following a violent dispute between petrol pump management and Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) staff.
The Incident
According to police officials, the altercation originated over a dispute regarding the provision of fuel. During the heated exchange, a security guard stationed at the petrol pump reportedly resorted to aerial firing, further escalating the panic in the area.
Escalation of Conflict
Sources revealed that following the initial clash, a large number of SSWMB rickshaw drivers gathered at the petrol station in a show of protest, leading to a standoff. Upon receiving the report, a heavy contingent of police arrived at the scene to diffuse the situation. Initial investigations suggest that the fight broke out specifically between the pump’s security guard and the rickshaw drivers.
Current Status
The police have confirmed that the situation is now under control. Both parties involved in the dispute have been summoned to the police station for questioning. A formal inquiry is currently underway to determine the exact cause and legal repercussions of the firing.
