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Military takes over in Chilas;situation normalizes gradually

RDs Report
CHILAS, Feb. 20: Military has formal taken control of the Chilas city to avoid any mishap. According to media reports, the civil administration has immediately deployed troops in the city following a carnage to control the tense situation. According to home secretary Gilgit-Baltistan, Usman Yunus the situation in the city is becoming normal. Chief Minister Mehdi Shah has suspended Deputy Commissioner Diamer, Assistant Commissioner Chilas, Superabundant Police and Tehsildar for inefficiency and on demand of the protesters. Mr. Shah has appealed people to cooperate to prevail peace. The land link between Chilas and Gilgit was suspended following the protesters blocked Karakorum High Way against the killings of three people on Thursday.

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