Section 144 has been imposed across Bannu district in view of the law and order situation. Under the order, public gatherings and protest rallies are banned for one month.
During this period, blocking roads, creating hurdles and displaying arms and ammunition are strictly prohibited. Pillion riding and the use of tinted glasses will also remain banned across the district.
Police foil attack on Kangar bridge check post
Earlier, Peshawar police foiled an attack by Fitna al-Khawarij militants on a police check post at the Bannu Kangar bridge, killing four terrorists, the City Police Officer (CPO) said. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the slain men.
The CPO said the terrorists cowardly attacked the check post late at night, but the assault was successfully repulsed.
Provincial police chief says terrorists have no room
Inspector General (IG) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said that foiling the attack in the dead of night showed the valour of the police. He stated there is no room for terrorists on KP soil and that their complete eradication will be ensured.
Separately, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday that at least 74 khwarij were killed during security force operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It described them as belonging to what it called the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij.
