Curfew has been imposed in Bagan area as security forces have intensified operation against terrorists to establish peace in the district. Law enforcement agencies took control of bunkers and got Bagan and its surrounding areas evacuated.  Business centers, petrol pumps and hotels remained closed in violence-affected areas.  Internet service remained suspended.

The district administration has claimed to have identified miscreants involved in the attack on a convoy near Bagan. It should be noted that a case of the attack was registered in CTD police station. Anti-terrorism and other provisions were included in the FIR. As many as 19 persons were nominated in the case, besides 20 unidentified suspects. In the FIR, it has been mentioned that the suspected terrorists opened fire on the convoy with heavy weapons.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)