Karachi police have launched a major crackdown against vehicles with fancy number plates.
Police in Karachi carried out a crackdown on Wednesday to enforce traffic laws, issuing 164 challans during the first day of a city-wide campaign.
The operation is part of a wider effort to ensure compliance with road rules and reduce the use of illegal or non-standard vehicle number plates.
Crackdown across Karachi
According to a police spokesperson, the campaign was launched on the instructions of Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho.
Joint snap-checking operations are being conducted across the city to monitor vehicles and enforce regulations.
Violations identified
Official figures show that, on the first day of the campaign, police issued:
- 33 challans for vehicles without number plates
- 51 for fancy or non-approved number plates
- 80 for number plates that were hidden or tampered with
Authorities say the campaign aims to take action against private or decorative number plates and drivers operating vehicles without a valid licence.
Multiple agencies involved
The operation involves several departments, including Karachi Traffic Police, district police, the excise department, and the Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC).
Senior officers, including the DIG Traffic, visited different locations to review the progress of the campaign and issue instructions to personnel on duty.
Incident during enforcement
In a separate incident during the campaign, a young driver managed to escape near the Teen Talwar area in Clifton.
Police said the driver was underage and did not have a valid licence. He was initially stopped but fled after getting back into his vehicle.
A case has been registered against him at Frere police station on charges of negligence, reckless driving, and speeding.
Public advisory
Police have urged residents to install government-approved number plates on their vehicles and follow traffic laws to avoid legal action.
Officials say the campaign will continue in the coming days as part of efforts to improve road safety and enforcement in the city.
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