Scarcity of food and other commodities has gripped Gilgit and other districts as curfew remained imposed in the city on fourth consecutive day to maintain law and order.
Situation remained tensed across Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday as security forces have arrested more than 100 suspected people during overnight patrolling in the streets of Gilgit following the recent spate of violence.
Roads remained deserted as traffic remained at a standstill. Residents also complained of running short of food items in their homes due to the imposition of curfew. Markets were also running short of food and other items due to closure of transport.
While more military troops were deployed in Skardu, security forces took non-locals into their custody.
A complete shutter down strike was observed in Chilas and all government and private businesses remain shut.
Demonstrators continued their protest in Skardu, Chilas and other areas for the release and recovery of arrested and missing persons. The citizens have demanded provincial and federal governments for bringing the situation under control and arresting elements behind Tuesday violent incidents which left at least 14 people dead and more than 50 others
injured.
Meanwhile, provincial government has appealed the religious leaders to advise their followers to remain calm and help the security forces in restoring peace in the region.
