Karachi Violence: Who Is Incharge?

The latest news blurb says seven are dead. Despite all the times that has elapsed since the elections, it is becoming increasingly clear that the new government of the Sind Premier has not done its homework.

The do not trust the police and security apparatus of the outgoing government, hence there is a vacuum in the chain of authority.

This was avoidable. And should be rectified before further violence is unleashed.


At least two killed in Karachi violence KARACHI, April 9 (Reuters/APP): At least two people were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Pervez Musharraf in Karachi on Wednesday, officials said. A Reuters reporter saw the bodies of two men who, hospital officials said had been killed in shooting. The violence broke out after lawyers clashed in court with Musharraf’s supporters. A police official said one person was found shot dead in a wagon in Burnes Road area while another person who was injured in firing died in Civil Hospital. A private television channel reported more than 20 buses, coaches, trucks and cars were torched in various parts of the city during the disturbances. (First Posted @ 17:20 PST Updated @ 18:35 PST)

UPDATE: Large-scale transfers in Karachi police

UPDATE: Karachi riots death toll rises to 8