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Pillion riding banned for two days
Key takeaways
- The Punjab Home Department issued a notification imposing Section 144 to prevent any disruption of public peace and tranquility and to ensure the safety and security of lives and property across the province.
- According to the notification, there is a potential threat to public peace, religious harmony, and the overall law and order situation from miscreants, violent extremists, and anti-social elements.
- It stated that such elements may attempt to provoke religious sentiments by inciting sectarianism and violence during Muharram-ul-Haram 2026.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday imposed a ban on pillion riding across the province on 9th and 10th Muharram (June 25 and 26) to maintain law and order during Muharram processions and gatherings.
The Punjab Home Department issued a notification imposing Section 144 to prevent any disruption of public peace and tranquility and to ensure the safety and security of lives and property across the province.
According to the notification, there is a potential threat to public peace, religious harmony, and the overall law and order situation from miscreants, violent extremists, and anti-social elements.
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