BARA: Police have arrested more than 50 people in a crackdown on individuals allegedly involved in violent incidents in Bara, an area of Khyber district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported.
According to police sources, four cases have been registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act in connection with the violence and rioting.
Authorities said further raids were planned for Tuesday night to arrest additional suspects. Police have decided to continue the operation until all those allegedly involved in the incidents are apprehended.
Meanwhile, Capital City Police Peshawar (CCPP) dismissed reports that a police officer had been abducted in Bara.
In a statement, the CCPP said some individuals had attempted to spread unrest in the area, adding that the situation remained under control.
Police said legal action would be taken against those involved in such activities and stressed that attempts to disrupt peace would not be tolerated.
Authorities also urged citizens not to pay heed to what they described as baseless rumours.