KARACHI: Demonstrations were held in different areas of Karachi against the over-billing of electricity bills.
In Korangi, the temper of protesters ran high and they stormed the office of the K-Electric. The protesters also vandalised and destroyed the office furniture.
The over-billing of the electricity bills and long load-sheddings have infuriated citizens forcing them to take to the streets in different areas of the city.
In Awami Colony, Korangi, the anger of the local residents ran high and they stormed the K-Electric office.
The protesters said that payment of inflated electricity bills was beyond their affordability. Apart from this power outages for many hours are also carried out due to which they have suffered double punishment. Daily life has been badly disrupted due to load-shedding.
Meanwhile, protesters broke into the office of K-Electric and ransacked it. The office furniture was destroyed, while goods kept in the cupboards were also scattered. Due to the situation, the office staff was also trapped.
As soon as the incident was reported, a contingent of police reached the spot and negotiated with the protesters. In this regard, police officials said that during the demonstration, some people o broke the cupboard in which the weapons of security guards were kept. However, the weapons were immediately taken into protective custody and the protesters were dispersed after negotiations.
The protesters blocked the road by putting up barriers and burning tyres.
