Karachi (Staff Report): The government of Sindh on Friday imposed a ban on swimming and diving at Karachi beaches on the eve of Christmas and New Year with effect from December 24 to January 2.
According to a notification issued by the home department, the locals in Karachi have been barred from swimming under Section-144, given the apprehension of loss of lives or mishap because of gatherings and celebrations at beaches.
“The Christian community will celebrate their holy festival of Christmas and most of the Karachites will also celebrate the New Year night at the beaches on December 25 and 31, respectively and there is [an] apprehension of loss of lives or mishaps because of gathering at different beaches for recreational purpose or due to drowning,” said the notification.
