GUJRANWALA, Aug 14: At least three youths were killed while over hundred injured doing wheelie on the city roads to mark the Independence Day on Tuesday.

Fahim Hassan of Chan Da Qila, Inayat of Aujla Kalan and Naeem Ahmed of Wapda Town were killed while showing stunt on GT Road while scores of others were injured. The injured were taken to the district headquarters hospital and other private hospitals.

Motorcyclists continued blocking the roads throughout the day. The police also arrested dozens of youths for causing nuisance on the roads.

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