Police in the Manghopir neighbourhood of District West arrested a water tanker driver for allegedly crushing a minor boy to death on 5 January.
According to the police, the accused was driving at high speed when he struck seven-year-old Arif, son of Ghulam Abbas, who was present on a street in the area. The child sustained critical injuries and died on the spot before receiving any medical assistance.
SSP West Tariq Mastoi said that the police took timely action and arrested the accused driver, identified as Wazir Muhammad, son of Qadrun Shah. The water tanker involved in the incident, bearing registration number JZ-6772, was also taken into police custody.
The body was shifted to a hospital for legal formalities, while further procedural action was underway. A spokesperson for SSP District West added that an investigation into the incident was in progress. It is pertinent to mention that at least six people had lost their lives so far this year in Karachi due to accidents involving heavy vehicles in various parts of the city.
Published in The NEWS on January 6, 2025.
