PESHAWAR: The Peshawar district administration on Sunday arrested 91 persons, including three bridegrooms, for violating the government orders on gathering to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
The administration arrested three grooms in different areas from the outskirts of the provincial metropolis for arranging walima receptions for a large number of people. The administration has warned of strict action against people for arranging such gatherings in violation of the government ban.
Also, the administration arrested 88 shopkeepers during the crackdown against violation of orders. The arrested persons included owners of snooker clubs, fitness clubs, restaurants and shopkeepers. Bazaars in most areas in Peshawar remained closed. However, people on the outskirts were seen not following the orders which could cause problems.
Similarly, the transporters in some areas, including those on the Bara Road defied the official orders. One could find people sitting in groups on streets and at public places.
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
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
