Sindh Home Department had imposed a ban on pillion riding in Karachi from September 11 to 20. But on Friday, it reduced the duration of the ban, which will now expire on September 15.
The ban had been imposed a few hours after Jamia Banoria teacher Maulana Masood was killed in the Hyderi area of Karachi.
Maulana Masood's killing took place in a week when target killing returned to Karachi with a vengeance. On September 7, Allama Akbar Kumaili, son of Jafria Alliance Pakistan chief and former Muttahida Qaumi Movement senator Allama Abbas Kumaili was killed along with his companion in Azizabad locality.
According to sources, the imposition of the ban was recommended by the police to avoid further possible target killings.
“In all the cases of targeted killings, investigations revealed that the armed motorcyclists were behind the incidents,” a senior police officer seeking anonymity told The Express Tribune.
“We are expecting more incidents of similar bloodshed and subsequently have requested the home department to impose the ban.”
The officer added that the ban could be extended if need be.
Senior citizens, journalists, women and personnel of law enforcement agencies will be exempted from the ban.
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