Karachi to celebrate New Year's Eve with ease as roads cleared of containers Police removing containers from the main roads leading towards Sea View Beach. Photo: Geo News KARACHI: Residents of Karachi will be celebrating New Year's Eve tonight without having to traverse through containers placed in and around the city's Defence locality. The 'good news' came late Saturday night as Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal visited different areas of the city to review security measures for New Year's Eve. He noted that his visit comes on the back of citizens' complaints about difficulties they are facing after containers were allegedly placed on the roads. As is the case every year, the majority of roads surrounding Sea View Beach in Defence Housing Authority are blocked with containers to minimise the crowd at the beach. [embed_video1 url=http://ift.tt/2lvzLCx style=center] Siyal visited various areas near the metropolis' Defence and Clifton locales, including Sea View, and mentioned — while speaking to the media — that he has ordered the removal of the said containers. Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal speaking to the media late Saturday. Photo: Geo News "No containers will be placed on the roads before New Year's Eve," he told journalists, adding that none of the roads will be blocked with or without the use of containers. The minister, however, advised police to put into effect Section 144 to take action against those indulging in aerial firing or one-wheeling as well as those who ride motorcycles without silencers. "I, myself, will be there to monitor roads around Sea View," he commented. The minister added that being a Muslim he will not be celebrating New Year but will ensure that residents, who do wish to celebrate, are provided adequate facilities. Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah during his visit on Sunday. Photo: Geo News Later, on Sunday morning, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah visited different areas of the city to monitor the ongoing development projects. During his visit, Shah directed the South DIG to ensure no containers block access to Sea View Beach. "The citizens of Karachi are responsible and will not create problems," he asserted.