Protests and sit-ins against the new canal project from the Indus River have grown stronger across Sindh. The demonstrations show no signs of slowing down.
Lawyers have now entered the sixth day of their sit-in at the Baburlo Bypass near Khairpur. Meanwhile, protesters in different cities have blocked several key roads, intensifying public frustration.
A group from Usta Muhammad joined the ongoing protest at Baburlo Bypass, boosting the movement. In Qambar Shahdadkot, furious demonstrators set tires on fire along the M-8 motorway to voice their anger.
Traffic has been badly affected on the National Highway at Moro and the Noorpur Thal Bypass. Severe congestion has left traders stranded on the roads for hours.
Those stuck in vehicles are facing serious difficulties. Vegetables, fruits, and vital medicines are spoiling in the heat. Livestock are also suffering badly from hunger and thirst during the long waits caused by the new canal project protests.
Protesters have declared that the plan to extract new canals is an outright theft of Sindh’s precious water resources. Chanting slogans, they insist that the new canal project must be rejected without compromise.
Adding to the misery, hotel owners near protest sites have raised the prices of food and drinking water.
Meanwhile, disturbing reports have surfaced. Some travelers and traders claim they were robbed during the chaos, creating further fear among the public.
The prolonged sit-ins and roadblocks linked to the new canal project have severely impacted inter-provincial trade. Goods transport has been disrupted, pushing public frustration to new heights.
Demonstrators vow to continue their resistance until the authorities completely abandon the new canal project.
