Section 144 has been imposed in Peshawar over security fears, banning gathering of five or more people in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Shafiullah Khan said on Saturday that due to feeble security situation Section 144 has been enforced in the provincial capital, which will remain effective for 10 days.

The deputy commissioner warned that those who will violate the Section 144 will be dealt with under Section 188.

Reporter Amir Shahzad