During an ongoing operation against the illegal parking mafia in the Saddar area, authorities arrested 12 more individuals for extorting citizens under the pretext of collecting parking fees. In Karachi’s central Saddar district, action was taken against people illegally charging motorists in and around Regal Chowk, Abdullah Haroon Road and adjoining areas. Assistant Commissioner Hazim Bangwar, who is leading the operation against encroachments and the parking mafia, personally visited Preedy Police Station and ordered the registration of 12 additional cases. All cases were registered on the complaint of the traffic police, following reports of illegal parking charges and mistreatment of citizens by the accused. So far, more than 40 cases have been registered and over 30 individuals taken into custody in connection with illegal parking and unauthorised fees.

Source: The Nation January 12, 2026 22:55 UTC