FAISALABAD: Authorities Tuesday sealed 11 more shopping malls and a restaurant for violating coronavirus lockdown/SOPs in the district. The authorities also detained seven people and imposed Rs 63,500 fine upon them for not wearing face masks.
Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Ali said 1,616 shopping malls, 344 restaurants, 113 private schools, 45 marriage halls, seven private offices, a bus stand and four grocery shops were sealed and 132 vans were impounded and 952 people who were walking on highways and public places without face masks were arrested since March 15, 2021. He directed the Assistant Commissioners (ACs) to ensure implementation of coronavirus SOPs in letter and spirit.
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
