BAHAWALPUR: Traders of Yateem Wala, Tehsil Haroonabad, on Saturday staged a demonstration and observed a complete shutter down against increasing incidents of dacoity and robbery. The traders blocked Yateem Wala-Faqir Wali, Latifabad and Khichi Wala and Haroonabad roads in protest demanded immediate action against the increasing incidents of dacoities in their shops.
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
