Targeted operations: Violent protests hit Lyari
Protestors pelt policemen with stones, traders say police has failed to secure calm and peace in Lyari.
KARACHI:
Tensions mounted for the fourth consecutive day in Lyari as protestors turned violent and took to the streets against raids and operations by law enforcement agencies.
Express News reported that hand grenades were thrown at shops and hotels during early hours of the day in the Lea Market area, after which businesses were forced to close down.
Protestors pelted policemen with stones and demanded that police stop undue raids and operations. The security personnel also fired tear gas at the protestors.
Traders say that the police has failed to secure calm and peace in Lyari, which is destroying business.
According to a police source, the targeted operations have contributed to more than 15 arrests pertaining to heinous crimes.
Tensions mounted for the fourth consecutive day in Lyari as protestors turned violent and took to the streets against raids and operations by law enforcement agencies.
Express News reported that hand grenades were thrown at shops and hotels during early hours of the day in the Lea Market area, after which businesses were forced to close down.
Protestors pelted policemen with stones and demanded that police stop undue raids and operations. The security personnel also fired tear gas at the protestors.
Traders say that the police has failed to secure calm and peace in Lyari, which is destroying business.
According to a police source, the targeted operations have contributed to more than 15 arrests pertaining to heinous crimes.