MULTAN: Hundreds of citizens Wednesday took out a big rally urging the government to declare Multan as capital of new Seraiki province. The rally participants, including civil society activists, political workers, lawyers, traders, members of clerks’ association, representatives of teachers unions and youth raised slogans in the favour of declaring Multan as capital of Seraiki province. The participants also demanded a separate province comprising south Punjab districts. Citizens gathered on Bosan bypass and majority of them included youth who were riding motorcycles, cars, trucks and jeeps.
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
