Local traders of Peshawar on Saturday took to the streets against the killing of three children during an anti-encroachment operation in Ghanta Ghar area the other day.
The enraged protesters assembled at Ghanta Ghar and marched towards GT Road. They blocked GT Road and Saddar road in front of the assembly building and demanded stern action against those responsible for Friday night’s incident.
The protesters also chanted ‘Go Imran Go’ and ‘Go Khattak GO’ slogans before offering funeral prayers for the deceased. Three children were crushed to death under a crane during the anti-encroachment operation.
According to details, the local administration launched operation against encroachers during rush hours when the sale of food items was on its peak. Some shopkeepers resisted the drive and appeared before the cranes. Three children were crushed to death under the crane during the protest.