Demo against drone attack
From Our Correspondent
BAHAWALPUR: Rallies were taken out against the US drone attack in Bahawalpur division on Friday.
In Bahawalpur, Sunni Council activists took out a rally from Khizra Masjid up to Fateh Chowk. The protesters were chanting slogans against the US and in favour of Pakistan Army. The TMA Bahawalpur employees also took out a rally from the TMA City Office up to Fareed Gate.
In Chishtian, lawyers and students staged a demonstration. In Khanpur, traders staged a demonstration at City Chowk and raised slogans against the US. Demonstrations were also staged in Sadiqabad, Rahimyar Khan, Hasilpur and Haroonabad.
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
