— UPND , PF cadres trade punches in Monze

UPND , PF cadres trade punches in Monze

Monze, January 15^th, 2015, ZANIS —-   Quick action by Monze police today prevented a potential physical confrontation between suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) and Patriotic Front (PF) cadres.

The PF cadres who were clad in their party regalia and chanting the party slogan were almost attacked by suspected UPND cadres in  Monza’s Business  centre forcing many businesses to close and people to scamper for safety.

Police had to fire teargas and several warning shots to disperse some suspected UPND cadres who were mobilizing in an alleged attempt to attack the PF cadres.

A ZANIS  crew that  rushed to the scene found police escorting  the PF cadres out of town.

PF District Chairman Mr. Mackenzie Lunge who also witnessed the incident said suspected UPND cadres allegedly mobilized themselves after word went round that the PF cadres were passing through the town en route to Livingstone.

But Mr. Lungu   said the action by police prevented an attack by UPND cadres and praised the  police for exhibiting professionalism.

“ Some of our members were passing through town and some suspected UPND cadres starting throwing stones at them and had it not been for quick action by police, we could have seen bloodshed but luckily there were no injuries,” said Mr. Lungu