While curfew remained in force in Civil Lines, Kotwali and Nai Mandi town areas of the district where Army carried out a flag march, violence has now spread to rural areas.
ADG Kumar, who was escorted by a massive contingent of security personnel, claimed that only four police station areas were affected.
Officials said apart from army, 10,000 Provincial Armed Constabulary personnel, 1300 CRPF men and 1200 Rapid Action Force personnel have been deployed.