The situation in Karachi is in dire straits. In some area like Liyari and old city, the police are rendered powerless, rangers are nowhere to be found and the areas are controlled by miscreants. Four people have been killed while six others injured and business activity has all but gone dead in these areas. The wave of violence in the city has now shifted to Lyari and other areas of the old city. Residents of these areas are under threat from miscreants who are firing from bunkers and are using hand grenades. The violence escalated when a body was discovered in Kharadar leading to an exchange of fire between two groups which led to the closure of several markets in the city. Residents protested against the violence in Karachi and shut down Mari Pur road resulting in major traffic jams in nearby areas. Karachi administration needs to implement a proper plan and the police needs to act vigilantly. Its time the metropolitan city has proper law and order so that the citizens feel safe once again. KHURRAM SALEEM, Islamabad, July12.