KARACHI: In a shocking incident, unidentified men set multiple cargo trucks on fire in the Landhi and Korangi areas of Karachi late Sunday night, causing panic and significant financial losses.
According to local authorities, the attackers targeted parked trucks in the industrial areas, setting them ablaze before fleeing the scene. Eyewitnesses reported seeing masked men approaching the vehicles and dousing them with flammable liquid before igniting them.
Firefighters and rescue teams arrived swiftly to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby properties. No casualties have been reported so far, but the vehicles were severely damaged.
Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation into the incident, and police are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding areas to identify the culprits. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and officials are not ruling out the possibility of extortion or sabotage.
Sindh Chief Minister and Karachi police authorities have taken notice of the incident, assuring the affected transporters that swift action will be taken against those responsible.
The attack has sparked concerns among businesses and the transport community, who demand better security measures in industrial zones to prevent such incidents in the future.
