Protest Escalation Day Two of People’s Action Committee Strike
8 months ago
The strike on the call of the People’s Action Committee continuing for the second day today.
The Awami Action Committee had announced a long march from Muzaffarabad to Madina Market.
Heavy contingents of police were deployed on the roads leading to Madina Market. Protesters infuriated over the blockade of roads, clashed with police at Tanga Stand, Aziz Chowk, and Shah Sultan Bridge. Protesters pelted stones and threw glass bottles at policemen during the protest.
Kotli traders also shut down their shops and came to the roads for protest.
All trade centers, offices and academic institutions have also been closed in Rawalakot and Mirpur.
Protesters also staged a demonstration at the district court demanding the release of the arrested protesters.
