Transport strike, CNG closure irk citizens

ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: CNG suspension for the past three days along with transporters’ strike ignited violent protests by stranded commuters and paralysed life in and around Islamabad on Tuesday as well, Geo News reported. The protests started from Monday when the commuters kept on waiting for public transport for hours and could not find any.

Gas loadshedding under the load management program has made life miserable for the students and office staff who are unable to reach their destination.

Taking advantage of the situation, taxi drivers kept over charging the passengers who had no other way to travel.

Angry protesters attacked the running vehicles at Murree Road and blocked GT Road.

Students and officer-goers are gathering at Bhara Kahu area to protest against unavailability of passenger vehicles due to a strike by public transporters and CNG dealers.

Additional security has bee n deployed in the affected areas to keep the situation under control.