Loadshedding protest in Lahore turns violent, one killed

One killed during loadshedding protest in Lahore
LAHORE: A man was shot dead in Daroghawala area of Lahore during protest against loadshedding on Monday, Geo News reported.

According to sources, protesters were holding demonstration against prolonged hours of loadshedding in Daroghawala area of Lahore and set ablaze a petrol pump. The guards present at the petrol pump opened indiscriminate fire on the protesters that killed one man.

The furious crowd then burnt tyres and blocked the road while protesters carrying sticks were patrolling the area.

No action from police was witnessed after the incident, sources added.