PESHAWAR: The traffic police arrested 30 people during a drive against encroachments in the provincial capital on Monday. An official of the traffic police said the drive against encroachments continued in Ramdas Bazaar, Nishtarabad, Circular Road, Chowk Yadgar and other trade centres and busy routes in Peshawar. The official said 30 people were arrested for blocking the road and creating hurdles to the smooth flow of traffic.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
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