Peshawar: Police rounded up as many as twenty-five suspicious individuals in a search operation conducted across various parts of the city.
As many as two hundred houses were searched with the assistance of a contingent of ladies police. Areas which were searched included Phando, Jamil Chowk, Christian Colony and surrounding areas. During the search operation, twenty-five suspicious person were taken into custody which also included an Afghan national.
The search operation was conducted by the ladies police who also took help from sniffer dogs.
Eight cases were also registered for violation of traffic rules and regulations.
On the other hand, a blast took place outside the residence of a retired customs officer, however, no loss of life was reported.
According to Bannu police, the blast had occurred outside the house of retired officer Akhtar Khan. The intensity of the blast managed to damage the structure of the house however, no loss of life was reported.
Police have arrived on the scene and are currently conducting a probe regarding the incident.