Peshawar: During the free distribution of flour at Mardan Sports Complex, many citizens were injured due to stampede and crushing. Also, in Tank, women staged a dharna on the road against the distribution of flour to the people of their choice.
According to Express News, an incident of disorder has occurred during the distribution of flour in Mardan. Citizens blocked the Mardan Nowshera road while pelting stones at the police and sports complex gate.
Police resorted to baton charge and aerial firing to disperse the crowd. Lathi charge and firing led to a stampede due to which many civilians were injured.
It should be noted that yesterday also more than 5 people have died due to stampede during the free distribution of flour in different cities.
Meanwhile, women staged a protest at Ranwal, expressing concerns over the free distribution of flour. The women blocked the Dera Ismail Khan Road at Ranwal for traffic due to which long queues of vehicles were formed on both sides.
The women alleged that flour is being given to favorites and advocates in Ranwal and the protest will continue until flour is not received, while Naveedullah, a flour dealer, said that flour is getting less and the number of poor people is high.
Later, after negotiations, the protest was called off and two wagons of flour were delivered to the women protestors at Ranwal.
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