Police use force to 'ensure SOPs'.

MIRPURKHAS -- Club-wielding policemen sprang into action all of a sudden while sale and purchase activity was in full swing in the markets and bazaars of Mirpurkhas city during lockdown relaxation time on Tuesday.

It took shopkeepers, vendors and customers by surprise when police started applying lathi charge forcing them to leave the shopping places 'at once' about one hour before the end of relaxation time.

Panicked shopkeepers in sheer confusion pulled down the shutters while customers ran to safety, creating a chaotic...