KHYBER: Bara Bazaar will remain completely closed today, Wednesday, as per important instructions issued to the police.
According to details, important instructions regarding the closure of Bara Bazaar have been issued by Babar Sahib. As per the instructions, Bara Bazaar will remain completely closed today. Sources said that in-charges of all check-posts established in and around the bazaar have been directed to ensure immediate awareness of this decision and to strictly monitor that no shop is opened today.
All shopkeepers, operators and concerned persons have been requested to follow these instructions and to note that no one will be allowed to open a shop today. The reason for the closure has not yet been officially disclosed. On Tuesday, PTI workers held a protest at Khyber Chowk in Bara Bazaar against the imposition of Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and emergency in 12 districts, including Khyber.
Police used baton charges and tear gas. Protesters torched the NADRA office and part of the Rescue 1122 building in Bara. Several police and protesters were injured due to violence.
Authorities said that all check-post in-charges have been told to ensure no shop opens, to prevent another clash, and to maintain law and order.
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