MARDAN: The police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested 17 criminals and recovered 31 motorbikes and three cars in various actions. Speaking at a press conference, District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Sajjad Khan said the police also arrested nine members of a jirga involved in Swara incident. Superintendent of Police Investigation Gul Nawaz Khan, Assistant Superintendent of Police City Ali bin Tariq and other officials were also present.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
