MQM-P, PPP activists clash over fixing flags
The workers of two political parties clashed on fixing party flags in Shah Faisal Colony No 5 that resulted into injuries to an area in-charge. Later, the charged people reached the area police station and lodged their protest.
According to details, the workers of MQM-Pakistan and Pakistan People's Party clashed when the PPP workers tried to put their party flag above the MQM-P flag. Both sides used sticks and iron rods during the clash in which the MQM-P area in-charge Imran Pervez sustained injuries. He was rushed to the Jinnah Hospital. Some miscreants, taking advantage of the situation shot fires in the air that created panic in the area. On receiving the information about the clash, police and rangers also reached the spot. The MQM workers demanded a case to be registered against the area official of the PPP.
Later, the police negotiated with the leaders of both the parties and settled the matter amicably.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 23rd, 2023.