Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi, Adiala Jail declared red zone
Key takeaways
- The notification states that all kinds of public gatherings, including rallies, protests, sit-ins and processions, will remain strictly prohibited during the enforcement period in Rawalpindi.
- Authorities have also imposed a ban on carrying weapons, sticks, slingshots, petrol bombs and any explosive materials within restricted areas.
- The district administration confirmed that the decision to impose Section 144 was taken on the recommendation of the District Intelligence Committee, following a review of the prevailing security situation.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize RAWALPINDI: The district administration has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi for a period of 15 days, issuing a formal notification citing security concerns in sensitive areas, including the Adiala Jail region, ARY News reported.
According to the official notification, Section 144 will come into effect from midnight today and will remain in force across designated sensitive zones in Rawalpindi, particularly around Adiala Jail, which has been declared part of a red zone due to heightened security considerations.
The notification states that all kinds of public gatherings, including rallies, protests, sit-ins and processions, will remain strictly prohibited during the enforcement period in Rawalpindi.