Rawalpindi: Authorities extended curfew for another 24 hours in Rawalpindi in the wake of sectarian tension as it was feared that violence could erupt again after burial of those died yesterday (Friday).
Meanwhile, Punjab government has set up a five-member committee to probe the violent clashes. Law Minsiter Rana Sanaullah will head the committee comprising Chief Secretary, Commissioner Rawalpindi, Interior Secretary and IG Punjab.
The committee will investigate the matter and present its report to the chief minister within three days.
Apart from Rawalpindi, section 144 was also declared in Faisalabad. Moreover, there were reports of violent protests in Multan, Bhawalnagar and other southern cities of Punjab.
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