The Commissioner Karachi Division Saleem Rajput on Monday imposed a ban on the transportation of fish without cover within the local limits of Karachi Division for a period of two months from January 1 to March 11 with immediate effect.
According to a notification here, the ban had been imposed in the wake of a meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar regarding the imposition of a ban under section 144 Cr P C against the transportation of fish without cover, which not only created public nuisance but also polluted the environment.
Moreover, Yousuf Plaza Police Station in District Central apprehended an accused on Monday for extorting push-cart vendors. According to a spokesman for district Central Police, the accused identified as Salim, also known as Nariyal, was arrested for extorting Rs. 100 daily from push cart vendors.
The arrest occurred in the act near Water Pump, Federal B Area, with Rs. 2000 recovered from the accused’s possession. A case has been filed, and investigations are underway.
