KARACHI, Aug 28: The intercity bus service from Karachi to Balochistan remained completely suspended and many local transport operators kept their vehicles off the road due to deteriorating law and order situation.

The backlash of the killing of Nawab Akbar Bugti in Balochistan seriously affected the transport system in Sindh and Balochistan.

“We suspended the intercity bus service for Balochistan on Sunday and will not resume it until the law and order improves”, said Chairman, Karachi Bus Owners Association, Malik Ahmed.

Intending passengers, who had paid in advance to reserve their seats, demanded refund from intercity bus operators after the suspension of the service. “We have no choice but to refund the tickets”, he added.

Malik Ahmed said the trouble on Hub River Road and areas in Lyari besides the law and order in Balochistan did not prompt transporter to continue their business.

About resumption to the service, he said it depended on law and order situation.

Besides, the railway authorities said the Bolan Express and Balochistan Express terminated at Sibi instead of their designated destination of Quetta due to the law and order situation. They said the ticket amount was being refunded to those who have asked for it.

They said the service would remain terminated at Sibi till the railway authorities take a decision.