Mardan   -  District police on Monday arrested 13 people including two prime accused in a murder case and also recovered weapons during raids on Monday. 

Speaking to journalists, District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Zahidullah Khan said that following a tip-off, the cops conducted raids in Chura area and arrested Asghar Hussain and Awal Taj, two prime accused in a murder case. Pistols were also recovered from the accused. 

The police also arrested 11 more people and recovered three pistols, one shotgun, and 60 bullets from their possession. The police said that case was also registered and further investigation started.

The DPO said the police were trying to curb crime on the one hand and also ensuring implementation of the corona SOPs on the other.

It may be mentioned here that authorities on Monday relaxed lockdown in Mardan district as the stricter lockdown for the last several days in the district helped reduce corona cases significantly.