MANDI BAHAUDDIN, April 26: Police and the district administration on Tuesday impounded dozens of public vehicles ahead of Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi’s one-day visit to Mauza Johalian on Wednesday as a result commuters had to face a great deal of inconvenience.

Reports said bus and wagons stands were wearing a deserted look as some transporters had stopped plying their vehicles owing to the action by the administration.

Meanwhile, District Nazim Nazar Muhammad Gondal in a press statement condemned the impounding of public transport.

He said despite high claims of public welfare, the Punjab government was adopting ‘anti-public steps’ and all government employees, including lady teachers and students, were being forced to attend the CM’s public meeting.

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