Tribune.com.pk
Published: July 25, 2012
PESHAWAR / SWAT:
Despite the Prime Minister’s announcement of curtailing power cuts during Ramazan, the problem persists especially during Sehr and Iftar hours. This fuelled public outrage and a number of protests were held on Tuesday in Swat, Peshawar, Haripur, Dir, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat and Malakand. The protesters criticised the government and Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) for failing to put an end to unscheduled power cuts.
Policemen arresting the protesting students during a demonstration outside Swat board on Tuesday. PHOTO: ONLINE
In Haripur, residents forcibly entered the Haripur grid station and laid siege for a few hours. They warned Wapda authorities of dire consequences if the issue was not addressed within two days.
The residents of Panian, Gadwalian, Baka, Kalu Pind and Bhera villages chanted slogans against MNA Sardar Mushtaq, complaining that he enjoyed uninterrupted supply of electricity, whereas his electorates were made to suffer in the scorching heat.
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