DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The residents of Dera Town, including women blocked the Ghaogala Chowk in the main bazaar against the gas low pressure and loadshedding here on Monday. The protesters led by Haji Fazlur Rehman and former district councillor Hanif advocate blocked the chowk for all kinds of traffic. The protesters chanted slogans against the lawmakers and officials of the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited for gas low pressure and loadshedding . They reopened the road and dispersed after being assured by Assistant Commissioner Mohsin Salahuddim.
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
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
