KARACHI: The commissioner of Karachi on Tuesday banned bathing, swimming and diving in the sea following drowning incidents owing to monsoon spell and high tides in the Arabian Sea.

According to a notification issued here, the ban has been imposed under Section 144 which will remain in place till September 15.

There is the apprehension expressed by the deputy commissioners concerned that a large number of people are expected to visit beaches in Karachi during Eid holidays and there is the likelihood of drowning due to public bathing and swimming in the sea because of monsoon spell and high tide, the notification read.

The notification stated that there were sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 144 of the criminal procedure code to avoid any untoward event of drowning and save precious lives of the general public.

Published in Dawn, July 21st, 2021