Abbottabad, Feb. 22 -- Widespread protests broke out in the city after traders accused the district administration, particularly the Assistant Commissioner (AC), of damaging the tyres of several parked vehicles during an anti-encroachment drive in the main market, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, at least 13 vehicles, most belonging to shopkeepers, were allegedly targeted during the operation. Eyewitnesses claimed that district officials, accompanied by local police, punctured and severely damaged the tyres of cars parked outside shops. Traders said they had parked their vehicles outside their businesses before heading for Friday prayers.

Upon their return, they were shocked to find the tyres slashed...