LAHORE: As protests in the city entered the second day on Sunday, the demonstrators took over Shahdara Chowk, Mall Road and Faisal Chowk. Several protestors were detained by the law enforcement authorities for blocking roads and setting vehicles on fire.
Due to the blockage of major roads in the city, traffic is being re-routed through alternative routes resulting in traffic jams causing inconvenience for commuters.
On Saturday, protesters blocked Mall Road and many other major roads across the city and set a vehicle on fire at Shahdara Chowk. Railway tracks were also blocked in the area.
Subsequently, the police authorities resorted to use of tear gas to disperse the demonstrators in addition to deployment of Rangers at the site of the protests. Moreover, the Metro bus service was also suspended.
Commuters have been facing severe difficulty as public bus services including the Speedo Bus Service in Multan and Lahore remain suspended on the second day of the protests.
Moreover, the Metro Bus Service in Rawalpindi also remains suspended. In addition, train services have either been halted or are facing severe delays as protesters blocked rail tracks on Saturday.
