Hundreds of protesters ransack quarantine centre near Chaman border. SCREENGRAB
At least two people died, including a woman, while protesting against the sudden closure of Pakistan-Afghanistan bordering area Chaman.
Last week, authorities had temporarily opened the border till Eidul Azha for transit trade and allowed the corss-border movement of the people.
Hundreds protesting against the officials entered into quarantine centre established for the Covid-19 patients and torched it.
According to officials, 20 people who sustained injuries have been rushed to the nearby hospital.
Home Minister Ziaullah Langove will address a press conference tonight to brief on the incident.
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