SIALKOT: The local traders of Chawinda observed a peaceful strike against the heavy fines imposed by Assistant Commissioner Pasrur Zaheer Liaqat. They boycotted the Sasta Ramazan Bazaar and did not establish their retail stalls there on the appeal of Markazi Anjuman Tajraan.
The protesting traders were carrying placards and chanted slogans against the local administration. The traders announced to continue their strike till the withdrawal of the heavy fines and cases lodged against them by the local administration.
They urged the Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Commissioner Gujranwala Division, Capt (Retd) Muhammad Asif, and Deputy Commissioner Sialkot, Dr. Asif Tufail, to look into the matter. When contacted, Sialkot Deputy Commissioner Dr. Asif Tufail said he had ordered a probe into the matter, however no one would be allowed to do profiteering and hoarding of daily used commodities.
