Karachi (HRNW)- The year 2025 has proven to be extremely concerning for Karachi residents, according to the annual report released by the Chhipa Foundation. The report highlights a surge in fatalities and injuries caused by accidents, violence, and other incidents since January.
Key figures include:
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Deaths due to resistance during robbery: 89
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Traffic accidents: 830 deaths, 11,837 injuries
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Civil violence: 14 robbers killed, 35 seriously injured
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Firing incidents: 407 deaths, 1,632 injuries
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Violated bodies: 21, 4 sacked bodies
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Firecracker factory explosion: 5 deaths, 31 injuries
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Knife attacks: 43
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Gas cylinder explosions: 11 deaths, 40 injuries
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Roof collapses: 73 deaths
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Train collision deaths: 51
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Drowning: 83 deaths
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Burn incidents: 21 deaths, 128 injuries
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Electroshock deaths: 131
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Falls into manholes: 13
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Suicides: 119
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Newborn deaths: 33
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Deaths due to drug overdose: 386 (male 381, female 5)
The report also notes that a significant number of bodies were abandoned, reflecting the severity of social problems and risks to citizen safety.
The Chhipa Foundation has urged the public to exercise caution, adhere to traffic rules, and avoid dangerous activities to prevent further loss of life.
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