For two months: DC imposes Section 144

DC Zakaullah says that a high number of people were getting hurt due to aerial firing.

NOWSHERA: The deputy commissioner has imposed Section 144 in the district for two months under which aerial firing, display of weapons and new construction at the Afghan Refugee Camp in Azakhel will be banned.

DC Zakaullah said on Friday they have received various complaints from the public that a high number of people were getting hurt or killed due to aerial firing across the district, adding he also got information that Afghan refugees had started new constriction at the refugee camp.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, May 3^rd, 2014.