Torkham Land Dispute
Torkham land dispute: Protesting tribesmen claim stopping construction work
Islamabad: The Khugakhel tribesmen recently protested in Pakistan's Landikotal area and stopped the National Logistics Cell (NLC) from undertaking the construction work, which was underway at Torkham border.
An angry mob of Khugakhel tribesmen gathered at the Bacha Khan Chowk i Landikotal bazaar and chanted slogans. They later marched towards the Torkham border while holding black flags in their hands, The News International reported.
The protesters led by Mufti Muhammad Ejaz and Mirajuddin Shinwari, marched towards Torkham located at a distance of seven kilometers from Landikotal bazaar. The police at various spots tried to stop them from entering the Torkham border locality but failed to do so, the newspaper reported.
The police arrested 14 protesters at Michni checkpost when they were protesting at the venue.
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