A 14-year-old boy, whose video went viral on social media showing him verbally abusing the police and security forces, has been arrested by the Peshawar police.

Soon after the video went viral, the police, acting swiftly, took the teenager into custody at Dadu police station. The boy has been identified as a seventh-grade student.

He was described by authorities as immature and lacking awareness of the consequences of his actions.

Following the arrest, the police summoned the boy’s father to the station, instructing him to closely monitor and guide his son in the future.

The officials emphasised the need for responsible behavior and urged parents to play an active role in guiding their children’s conduct.

Later on, the teenager was released on bail.

Overseas Pakistan booked

In a related incident, the Peshawar East police station filed a first information report (FIR) against Syed Wali Shah Sakna Dirbala Wari, an overseas citizen residing in Saudi Arabia.

The FIR was registered in response to his online abuse and threats directed at the Peshawar police and security forces.

According to the officials, the accused has been making derogatory statements and using offensive language against the police on social media platforms.

It was also alleged that the accused had been inciting public sentiment against the police and security forces, leading to the filing of a formal case against him.