PESHAWAR: The administration on Saturday arrested 38 persons, including public transport drivers, and sealed 11 shops for violation of coronavirus regulations.
The administration claimed that 16 drivers were arrested for plying inter-city passenger vehicles despite ban. The officials also impounded the vehicles. The Home Department through a notification had directed the public transport operators to suspend the inter-city transport service on Saturday and Sunday across the province. The order had also directed closure of inter-city bus stands on these days.
The officials also arrested several shopkeepers in different parts of the district for violation of the Covid-19 regulations and sealed 11 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
