Karachi, July 8 -- A late-night operation by police in Pakistan's Hyderabad city to seal more than 100 shops built on police-owned land has sparked widespread protests by traders across the region, who have accused authorities of acting without notice and disrupting livelihoods.

The action, carried out at Chhoti Ghitti, has intensified tensions between shopkeepers and law enforcement, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, Hyderabad District Police officials, led by State Officer Salahuddin and supported by a large police contingent, sealed nearly 100 commercial units located beside the City Police Station. Police said the move was taken to comply with directives issued by Pakistan's Supreme Court regardin...