Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march effectively fizzled out in Swabi on Sunday amid heightened security arrangements following the imposition of an emergency and Governor’s rule in K-P. Police were deployed at key locations across the district to prevent possible protests and restrict the movement of the long march caravan led by former chief minister Sohail Afridi. Mobile phone networks and PTCL internet services remained suspended across Swabi, causing inconvenience to residents and disrupting routine communications. Read More: PTI rejects emergency, governor's rule in K-P as unconstitutional, vows to continue struggle According to sources, the PTI caravan was expected to reach Swabi on the night of October 11. However, the party’s local leadership remained largely absent, and no significant protest activity was reported anywhere in the district on Monday. Heavy police contingents were stationed at important locations, including Aman Chowk in Swabi, Topi, Swabi Interchange and Shiwa Adda in Razaar tehsil. In view of security concerns, containers were also brought to Swabi Interchange, Jahangira Bridge and the Indus River bridge on the M-1 Motorway. Despite these arrangements, the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway and the Grand Trunk Road remained open to traffic. Police sources said raids were conducted at several locations in Shiwa Adda and adjoining areas following reports of the expected arrival of the long march. The action was aimed at arresting PTI workers, but no arrests were reported. Sources said PTI leaders had directed party workers to assemble at the Razaar Sports Complex to make arrangements for the march, prompting police to step up security and surveillance. Some PTI workers and youth wing members gathered at Shiwa Adda ground and Ismaila Interchange in preparation for the march. However, police dispersed some of the workers, and the anticipated mobilisation failed to materialise. Following the imposition of the emergency, the situation at Aman Chowk remained completely normal, with traffic moving smoothly and businesses operating as usual. Police said security measures had been put in place to deal with any eventuality. With no major demonstration reported and the party’s local leadership largely absent, the long march showed little sign of proceeding through Swabi as anticipated. Police vow action against rioters, violence Meanwhile, K-P Police resolved to deal firmly with protest demonstrations, warning that those involved in rioting, vandalism or disrupting law and order would face the full force of the law. Authorities made clear that no damage to government installations, buildings or public property would be tolerated during any protest or disturbance. The public had been advised to stay away from illegal gatherings, violent activities or any form of provocation. Failure to do so would result in the strictest legal action. Police said they would take action against anyone who threatened peace, attacked security forces or buildings, or endangered citizens’ lives and property. Citizens had been urged to remain peaceful, respect the law and avoid being misled by troublemakers. Special security arrangements were being put in place to protect police stations, government buildings, banks, petrol pumps, commercial centres and major highways. All protest activities and police responses would be video-recorded to support any subsequent legal proceedings. To ensure an effective response, the police would maintain close coordination with the district administration and other relevant agencies. Officials emphasised that while peaceful expression of views was a right, violence and lawlessness would not be allowed under any circumstances. Peshawar cantonment sealed Even before the formal imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in K-P, authorities sealed the Cantonment area of Peshawar, bringing commercial activity and traffic to a standstill. Saddar Bazaar and other commercial centres inside the Cantonment remained closed. Containers were placed at key points to seal all access routes into the area. Roads leading to the Provincial Assembly, Mall Road, Khyber Road and the High Court were also blocked. Containers had been brought into the city overnight and positioned at Firdous Chowk, Assembly Chowk, University Road, Pajagi Road, Kohat Road and other approaches to Saddar. The sealing of Cantonment roads also forced the closure of markets in Saddar Bazaar. Traffic movement was suspended, leaving residents facing significant difficulties in daily movement. Read: Emergency, governor's rule imposed in K-P after president signs summary on PM Shehbaz's advice A heavy police contingent was deployed on routes leading to Saddar to handle any protests against the emergency decision. TransPeshawar suspended the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service indefinitely due to the situation, keeping all BRT stations closed and causing hardship for citizens dependent on public transport.