18 injured in new year celebratory firing in Karachi

KARACHI:  At least 18 people, including women and minor, were injured in various parts of Karachi due to aerial firing during the new year celebrations.In a clear violation of orders by the Sindh government, people celebrated the start of the new year with aerial firing in Defence, Nazimabad, Liaqatabad, North Karachi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Lyari, Rizvia Society, and Mahmoodabad areas of Karachi.The wounded were shifted to various hospitals for treatment.While  a police crackdown led to the arrest of two people for possessing arms and  alcohol.Police were ordered to take strict action against those resorting to aerial firing.Aerial firing results in a number of injuries and deaths all over the country. At least 24 people were reported injured as a result of aerial firing in various areas of the city last year during celebrations.