PAKISTAN

 RAWALPINDI: Violent protests continued in Faizabad and Murre-Bara Kahu Road against hike in fares of public transport.

Protestors set bon fires and pelting stones at police as police resort tear gas shelling. On the other hand, Rangers have been called in Faizabad to bring situation under control.

Angry protestors smashed windowpanes of shops and vehicles, set ablaze a car and blocked the road. Five policemen sustained injuries during the protest. Expressway and Murree Road have been closed for traffic.

Police have arrested several protestors as severe shelling and Ariel firing on in these areas. Sporadic clashes have also been reported. Protestors blamed that administration has been failed to rein transporters who charged increased fares, which is the reason of today’s violence.