# Pillion Riding Ban in KP's Bajaur for 10 Days

> KP's Bajaur district bans pillion riding for 10 days due to security risks.
- Title: Pillion Riding Ban in KP's Bajaur for 10 Days · Dawn
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: khyber pakhtunkhwa, bajaur, pillion riding, security situation, section 144 crpc, khyber pakhtunkhwa government, terrorist attacks, public safety, Dawn
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2040678/pillion-riding-banned-in-kps-bajaur-for-10-days-owing-to-security-situation
- Author: Anwarullah Khan
- Published: 2026-10-29T07:32:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: khyber pakhtunkhwa, bajaur, pillion riding, security situation, section 144 crpc, khyber pakhtunkhwa government, terrorist attacks, public safety, news, politics
## 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The ban remains in effect until November 7 unless modified or withdrawn earlier.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.
## Key takeaway

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district imposed a 10-day ban on pillion riding to address security concerns.