Authorities ban political gatherings in KP's Bajaur for 30 days, citing law and order situation

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BAJAUR: The district administration on Sunday imposed a ban on all kinds of political gatherings, “hate speech” against the state and the display of arms and weapons in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur for 30 days, invoking Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) owing to the prevailing law and order situation. The notification formalising the restriction, seen by Dawn, said Bajaur Deputy Commissioner Adnan Farid Afridi approved the restrictions in view of the prevailing law and order situation, citing the need for additional measures to safeguard public life and property and maintain peace in the district. The notification further stated that law enforcement agencies were required to remain more…

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