JUI-F workers ambush KP assembly to protest against FATA merger move

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PESHAWAR, May 27 (TNS): Amid KP session to vote over FATA merger bill, protesters on Sunday clashed with police outside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

The police used tear gas shots, baton-charged against the protesters to stop them from entering the assembly building.

The forces also used water cannons to disperse the protesters.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl workers pelted stones at the police officers.

Police arrested 10 protesters while five people reportedly wounded during the clash.

The JUI-F lawmakers with large number of workers ambushed the KP assembly to stage protest against the merger move.