Six JI workers arrested over burning tyres at Korangi
By The BriefBrief
Police arrested six Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) workers in Karachi for allegedly setting motorcycles and tyres on fire at Korangi Crossing to block roads. The incident coincided with the party’s nationwide strike against the petroleum levy, which JI said was being observed peacefully, while it blamed “miscreants” for the Korangi Crossing burning.
WHO:Police; Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) workers
WHAT:Six JI workers were arrested over allegations of burning motorcycles and tyres to obstruct traffic at Korangi Crossing.
WHEN:Sep 2, 2026
WHERE:Korangi Crossing, Karachi, Pakistan
WHY:Police arrested the workers in connection with the alleged road-blocking burning of motorcycles and tyres at Korangi Crossing.
