Protest causes major traffic disruption in Punjab Colony, Karachi
Electricity to the building's 80 flats has been out since 11am. Friday, with residents claiming K-Electric has failed to respond to multiple complaints.
Protestors alleged the outage followed a K-Electric operation targeting illegal connections in Punjab and P&T Colonies.
A confrontation reportedly broke out in P&T Colony during the raid, after which power to the Dada Bhai Building was cut.
Residents said K-Electric is demanding an apology from those involved in the clash before restoring service.
Protestors condemned the move as collective punishment, stating the wider building community is not at fault.
The protest caused heavy traffic congestion. Police redirected vehicles from the Gizri Underpass and diverted Korangi-bound traffic toward Khayaban-e-Jami.
K-Electric has issued no official comment as of filing time.
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