Friday, November 5, 2010

Geo436.com blog: Security on high alert in Karachi

Geo436 Staff Report

KARACHI: Security has been put on high alert in Karachi ahead of the arrival of Dr. Imran Farooq's body from London.

The city is wearing a deserted look as public and private transports remain off the roads.

All small and large markets of the metropolis have not opened.

According to provincial administration, more than 5, 000 rangers and police personnel have been stationed from Karachi Airport to Liaqatabad's Jinanh Ground, where Dr. Imran Farooq's funeral is scheduled to take place.

In addition, specialist shooters have been positioned at city's key buildings and high points.

A large number of MQM supporters and activists from Interior Sindh are also converging to the Muttahida's Headquarter Nine Zero.

The volunteers of MQM have installed two walk through gates at Mukka Chowk.

Sources told Geo436


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