Punjab imposes Section 144 in four cities of province
LAHORE: Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 in four cities of Punjab...
LAHORE: The Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 in 8 cities of province, banning all kinds of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, protests and other activities.
According to the notification issued by Punjab Home Department, Section 144 was imposed for 3 days in Multan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Vehari, Pakpattan, Okara and Wazirabad.
From Thursday, October 10 to Saturday, October 12, all kinds of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, protests and all such activities have been banned in all these districts.
The notification said that the decision to implement Section 144 was taken at the request of the concerned district administration, in view of security threats, any public gathering can be a soft target for terrorists.
It further said that orders were issued for the establishment of law and order, protection of human lives and property.
Earlier, Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 in four cities of Punjab including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock and Sargodha.
The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 in 4 cities in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Attock and Sargodha and issued a notification in this regard.
The spokesperson of the Punjab Home Department said that Rangers have also been called for in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Attock.
The services of 6 companies of Rangers have been called for in Rawalpindi and Attock for October 4 and 5.
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