Security of US consulate in Peshawar put on high alert

PESHAWAR: U.S. consulate security has been put on high alert in the backdrop of Pakistan Tehrik-Insaf (PTI)’s sit-in in progress on the Ring Road here, Geo News reported. The sit-in on the Ring Road blocking Nato supplies in reaction to the U.S. continued drone strikes in violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty has turned into a public rally being addressed by the leaders of the sponsors of this sit-in. Meanwhile, in view of the heated sentiments against the U.S., the security at the U.S. consulate has further been beefed up and put on high alert. Additional contingents of police, FC, and Elite Force have been deployed to meet any eventuality.