LAHORE: Massive traffic jams were reported in the provincial metropolis due to demonstrations in different parts of the city on Wednesday.
Long queues of vehicles were witnessed on Canal Road, Jail Road, The Mall, Davis Road and Allama Iqbal Road. People remained stuck on roads for over eight hours in the freezing weather. Protesters at Davis Chowk blocked the road from all sides that created pressure on all linking arteries. The traffic police diverted traffic to other routes, but the traffic flow could not be maintained for many hours.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
