Pakistan has cancelled its military parade and ceremonial events that were scheduled for March 23, the country's Republic Day. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office announced on Tuesday. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of a crisis that has been triggered due to disruptions in oil supply because of the ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran. "In light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the austerity measures announced by the government, it has been decided that the Pakistan Day parade scheduled for March 23 and all associated ceremonies will not be held," the statement read. The statement mentioned that instead of an elaborate celebration, there will be a simple flag-hoisting ceremony. "All ministries, divisions and departments are directed to observe the occasion with simplicity and dignity, so that despite limited ceremonies, the importance of the day and its true message remain preserved," the statement added. In March, Shar...
The police paraded them through the very market where they fired gun shots, threw down bombs in a busy market to celebrate the birthday of their gang leader in Uttar Pradesh, showed a video.
The incident, which was reported from the Lal Bangla area of Kanpur, took place on Wednesday.
CCTV footage helped zero in on the suspects and the police arrested three people.
The three arrested have been identified as Sahil (18), Debu Kumar Valmiki (27), and Razjulla (23).
The video showed that the men, surrounded by cops, were taken around the same busy market to restore confidence among the people.
A senior police officer assured that under no circumstances will the social peace be allowed to be disturbed.
"The police is keeping an eye on some of the associates of the three accused who have been arrested now and appropriate action will be taken against them," said the senior police officer.
(With inputs from Arun Agarwal)
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