Punjab govt's measures to halt PTI protest cripples daily life in Rawalpindi, Murree
Pakistan
Due to the closure of routes from Murree to Islamabad, residents were trapped in Murree.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - In anticipation of protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Section 144 has been enforced in Rawalpindi, with containers placed outside Liaquat Bagh.
The entrance to Liaquat Bagh has been completely sealed with barriers and barbed wires, and containers have also been set up around Murree Road. Routes from Murree Road to Liaquat Bagh were blocked by additional containers.
Sources indicated that Murree Road was obstructed at Faizabad due to container placement, causing significant difficulties for employees and businesses. It is also reported that mobile services in Rawalpindi would also be partially suspended today.
The Metro bus service from Rawalpindi Saddar Station to IJP Station would remain completely shut, although the service from IJP Station to Pak Secretariat in Islamabad would continue to operate.
Additionally, the route to Ghora Gali in Murree, located 50 kilometres from Rawalpindi, has been blocked with a truck, and the Murree motorway has been closed to general traffic. This has left cargo vehicles stranded, risking spoilage of goods worth millions.
Due to the closure of routes from Murree to Islamabad, residents were trapped in Murree, and traffic police have been unable to provide alternative routes, leading to significant challenges for the public.
