Five POs among 12 held in Hangu

HANGU: The police arrested 12 outlaws, including five proclaimed offenders (POs) during search and strike operations in various areas in the district on Tuesday.

Official sources said that the police launched search and strike operations in the limits of the City, Saddar, Duaba, and Balyamina police stations and arrested 12 outlaws including five POs.

The personnel of the law-enforcement agencies also seized a pistol, rifle and two guns.

The held persons were shifted to the police stations concerned where further investigation was underway.