From Dawn · Anwarullah Khan · · 1m 20s
Pillion Riding Ban in KP's Bajaur for 10 Days
KP's Bajaur district bans pillion riding for 10 days due to security risks.
In brief
KP's Bajaur district bans pillion riding for 10 days due to security risks. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district imposed a 10-day ban on pillion riding to address security concerns. Originally reported by Dawn.
Pillion Riding Ban Imposed
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district banned pillion riding for 10 days starting Thursday.
Security Justification
Authorities cited intelligence reports and police department findings as reasons for the ban.
Immediate Preventive Measure
The ban aims to prevent terrorist activities and ensure public safety in the district.
Section 144 of Crpc
Deputy Commissioner Adnan Farid's office invoked Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Duration of Ban
The ban remains in effect until November 7 unless modified or withdrawn earlier.
Penalties for Violation
Violators face punishment under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Previous Ban
A 15-day ban was previously imposed on September 5 for similar security reasons.
Terrorist Attack Trends
Pakistan recorded an 83 percent increase in violence-linked fatalities in Q3 2026.
Epicentres of Violence
Balochistan and KP accounted for 98 percent of all fatalities during the period.
Balochistan Fatalities
Balochistan recorded 829 deaths, nearly 59 percent of the national total.
KP Fatalities
KP reported 556 fatalities, accounting for more than 39 percent of national deaths.
Here's the gist
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district imposed a 10-day ban on pillion riding to address security concerns.
