74 arrested for lockdown violation

Police say that those arrested include paan and sweets shop owners, dry cleaners, general store operators

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FAISALABAD:
On the second day of lockdown, 74 people were arrested for violating Section 144 and 56 cases were registered.

Police said that those arrested include paan and sweets shop owners, dry cleaners, rent a car service owners, welding shop owners and general store operators.


According to a police report, Lyallpur Town Police arrested three persons and lodged three cases.

Madina Town Division police arrested 29 accused and lodged 11 cases. Jaranwala Division police arrested 24 accused. Saddar Division police arrested 18 suspects and took legal action against them.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 26th, 2020.

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