High security, action against drug peddling ordered in Yarkhun

BOONI: Police in Yarkhun valley of Upper Chitral have been directed to enhance security in the wake of the prevailing law and order situation in the country and keep a vigil on any outsider suspect in the area.

The direction was issued by district police officer Upper Chitral Muhammad Aleem Jan during his visit to the Yarkhun Lasht police station and Meragram No 2 police Chowki.

According to a press statement of the police, the DPO inspected the baracks for the police along with the arms and ammunition at the police station.

He later also met the local people and listened to issues.

The DPO on the occasion said people of Yarkhun are very peaceful and hospitable and he was sure that they would always assist the police in maintaining the peace of the valley and keeping the area free of drugs.