SUKKUR, Jan 28: A large number of people belonging to the Hindu community and PPP activists took out separate protest processions here on Saturday following the arrest of Hindu Panchayat president Eshwar Lal in a theft case.

They raised slogans against police and the government.

Speaking on the occasion, their leaders condemned the arrest of Mr Lal in what they called a false theft case and demanded action against people concerned.

They warned to observe a shutter-down strike throughout the province if Mr Lal was not released in 24 hours.

Earlier, PPP activists, led by MNA Ramesh Lal, MPA Dr Nasrullah Baloch and others, staged a sit-in outside the press club for one hour against implication of Mr Lal in the case.

Speaking on the occasion, MPA Baloch termed the arrest of Eshwar Lal political victimization.

He said the government was trying to harass opposition parties’ leaders and workers through such actions. However, he made it clear that PPP workers and leaders were not afraid of such tactics.

He said the matter would be taken up in the Sindh Assembly.