Islamabad police chief orders protest containers removed

A police official said the containers were a roadside precaution during protests, and their removal is meant to restore normal traffic for motorists.

Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, Islamabad's inspector general of police, has ordered containers removed from major roads.

A police official told APP the containers were a roadside precaution during recent protests.

Police say the aim is smoother traffic and relief for motorists and other residents.

APP did not report how many containers were used, which roads they lined, or when removal will finish.

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