Section 144: Pillion riding to be banned on Ashura

More than 2,000 police officials will also perform security duty

ATTOCK: The district administration has banned pillion riding in Attock city on Muharram 10 under Section 144, which is already imposed in the district. Police and the elite force also held a flag march in the city on Sunday. The march passed through main areas of the city and demonstrated security agencies’ preparedness for Muharram. Army troops and Rangers will also assist the district administration in maintaining the law and order. More than 2,000 police officials will also perform the security duty, besides 900 volunteers. Security has been heightened in the district. Moreover, emergency services including firemen, bomb disposal squad and Rescue 1122 have bee directed to remain alert.

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