Summary All arrangements have been completed in Model Town to observe Youm-e-Shuhuda.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Pakistan Awami Tehreek is observing Youm-e-Shuhuda while clashes between police and PAT workers continued for the third consecutive day.
According to details, all arrangements have been completed in Model Town to observe Youm-e-Shuhuda.
Meanwhile, heavy contingents of police remained deployed in the area while air surveillance was also being carried out to maintain law and order.
Stick-wielding workers of Awami Tehreek encircling the Minhajul Quran secretariat were also seen active.
Around 229 workers have been arrested from Bhakkar and Toba Tek Singh in the latest crackdown. At least three policemen were martyred while dozens of people including PAT workers injured during the ongoing clashes between police and Pakistan Awami Tehreek workers.
Youm-e-Shuhuda is being observed today to commemorate those killed during clashes on June 17 between party workers and police. The main ceremony will be held in Model Town. A special prayer will also be held around 2PM after which PAT Chief Dr Tahirul Qadri will address the ceremony.
