PESHAWAR: The district administration launched a crackdown on the use of polythene bags here on Wednesday.
The officials inspected and sealed shops on the Saddar Road, interior city, Hayatabad and Mattani for using polythene bags. A total of 88 shops were sealed and 72 owners arrested, and 1240 kg polythene bags seized. It is pertinent to be mentioned here that KP government has imposed a ban on the sale and use of polythene bags of all types.
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
