Loadshedding protesters close Peshawar Motorway

PESHAWAR: The residents of Peshawar and Charsadda here Monday staged protest demonstration on motorway against prolong hours of loadshedding and blocked it for about one hours, which has created problems for motorists and residents.

A large number of people protesting against loadshedding from nearby villages of Peshawar and Charsadda blocked Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway for more than one hour, demanding an immediate end to power outages during Iftar and Sehri.

Police started aerial firing after the protestors turned violent and called Elite Force for help. The protestors later dispersed after the local administration stepped in and assured them of conveying their concerns to the relevant quarters for resolution.

A heavy contingent of police was deployed there to avert untoward incident. Later, motorway was opened for traffic.