Transporters protest against Customs at Hub Chowki

Hub Chowki: Transporters staged a protest on Tuesday against the Customs check post at Hub Chowki, disrupting traffic on the main Quetta-Karachi highway, ARY News reported.

The protesters blocked the road, halting the flow of traffic between Quetta and Karachi. They accused customs officials of demanding bribes and harassing goods-carrying vehicles, instead of targeting smugglers.

Tensions escalated when the scuffle broke out between the protesters and customs personnel. Reports indicate that a physical altercation occurred, followed by baton charges and aerial firing by customs officials to disperse the crowd. The situation created a state of chaos, with the area resembling a battlefield.

Police later arrived at the scene and managed to bring the situation under control. However, the traffic system between Quetta and Hub remained severely disrupted for several hours.