Demo against Gepco for overbilling
From Our Correspondent
GUJRANWALA: Hundreds of labourers and furnace owners staged a demonstration against alleged overbilling by the Gepco here on Monday.
They blocked a road and chanted slogans against the Gepco officers. The protesters alleged whenever they visited the Gepco Alam Chowk sub-division office, the officials demanded bribe for correction of bills. In the meantime, the Gepco high-ups reached the spot and assured them of resolving their problems.
TWO HUMAN SMUGGLERS HELD: The FIA arrested two human smugglers here on Monday.
On a tip-off, the FIA raided and arrested Anjum Anis and Saad Nasir, who were involved in sending people abroad through bogus documents. They were wanted by the FIA in several cases.
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
