Ehsas Kafaalat beneficiaries clash with police

By Masood Sattar Khan 
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

A clash between police and Ehsas Kafaalat beneficiaries reportedly took place in Kadhan centre near Badin, resulting injuries to dozens of police personnel and beneficiaries. 

The angered and frustrated beneficiaries allegedly pelted stones while police had ruthlessly baton charged to disperse the crowd. 

The action created uneasy situation and tension in the city. It was also reported that the beneficiaries had allegedly broken main entrance gate of the centre. Police has arrested more than 10 beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, in line with the lockdown directives, the traders were forced to close down their business and the appeals to let them carry out some business activity were turned down. 

The national lockdown, which has been extended from April 30 to May 9, has severely hit small traders and daily wagers who have been denied the opportunity of conducting business during the holy month of Ramazan.