BANNU: Section 144 has been imposed across the Bannu district in view of the law and order situation, ARY News reported.
Under the imposition of Section 144, public gatherings and protest rallies have been banned in the district for a period of one month.
Additionally, blocking roads, creating hurdles, and displaying arms and ammunition are strictly prohibited during this time.
Pillion riding and the use of tinted glasses will also remain banned across the district under Section 144.
Earlier, taking timely action, Peshawar police foiled a Fitna al-Khawarij attack on a police check post at the Bannu Kangar bridge, killing four terrorists, ARY News reported, citing the City Police Officer (CPO).
According to the CPO, arms and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists.
The CPO stated that the terrorists, belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij, cowardly attacked the police check post last night at Kangar bridge, but the attack was successfully repulsed.
Meanwhile, Inspector General (IG) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) said that foiling the attack in the dead of night is proof of the police’s valor.
The IG stated that there is no room for terrorists on KP soil and that their complete eradication will be ensured.
Earlier, at least 74 khwarij belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed during security forces operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.
