Korangi residents say they have lodged multiple complaints with board authorities but received no response.
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi’s Korangi area staged a massive protest on Friday night, blocking both lanes of the road near Nasir Jump by burning tyres and setting up barriers. The demonstration was in response to a 10-day water supply disruption in the area. Frustrated by the lack of water in Nasir Colony and surrounding neighborhoods, the protesters expressed their desperation, noting they had been without water for the past 10 days, forcing them to scramble for every drop. The situation has been worsened by rising prices, making it difficult for residents to purchase water. Moreover, even when they attempt to buy it, they are often met with refusal from water hydrant operators.
According to local reports, the protest, which began late Friday night, caused severe traffic disruptions, affecting commuters traveling between Korangi and Landhi. The blockage led to significant traffic jams in the surrounding streets. Protesters claimed they had lodged multiple complaints with the water board authorities but received no response, prompting their decision to take to the streets. They warned that if the water supply was not restored, they would continue their protests. Police officials arrived at the scene and negotiated with the protesters, assuring them that they would coordinate with water board officials to resolve the issue. Following these assurances, the protesters peacefully dispersed, and traffic was restored.
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