Over 1,000 arrested in Peshawar

Islamabad, Feb.17 : Police in Peshawar have arrested over 1,000 people, most of them Afghan nationals.

SSP operations Mohammad Tahir Khan told the Dawn that the crackdown would continue till the elections conclude, and added that hotels and some other places were being searched for suspects.

Security has been beefed up and people were being checked at all entry and exits points of the city. Officials have been asked to check suspected people.

ANI