PESHAWAR-
At least 20 suspects were held on Wednesday in search operation in the outskirts of Peshawar city by the police.
According to police officials, forces raided the residential area of Reki in Peshawar and arrested three fugitives and 17 suspects.
Arms and weapons were also recovered from the custody of those held.
Peshawar, bordering the neighbouring Afghanistan, has been a prime target of militant attacks that have hit markets and mosques and killed hundreds of civilians and as well police troops.
Raids across the city have held scores of suspected militants while a military offensive is underway against militant insurgent groups in the neighbouring tribal areas.
-NEWS DESK
