FAISALABAD: Assistant commissioners (ACs) sealed some 1,299 shopping malls, plazas, restaurants, marriage halls, and private schools during the last month over violations of COVID-19 SOPs.
The ACs also impounded 50 vehicles and imposed Rs1.8 million fine upon their owners. According to the deputy commissioner (DC), 822 shopping malls, 287 restaurants, 44 marriage halls, 79 private schools were sealed and 50 vans impounded on charges of defying coronavirus SOPs.
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
Experts say draconian internet censorship threatens to cut country off from promising future
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
