Section 144 to be imposed in Hangu

Ban imposed on unnecessary use of loudspeakers, display of weapons and making speeches to provoke opponents

HANGU: The district administration in Hangu has issued on Tuesday its code of conduct for the local bodies’ elections on May 30.

Under these regulations, Section 144 will be imposed in the district until June 9. In addition, a ban has been imposed on the unnecessary use of loudspeakers, the display of weapons and making speeches to provoke opponents.

The district administration also held a seminar on Tuesday at Hangu Public School and College to discuss these rules with LG candidates.

Participants were urged to remain calm and collected during the polling process and follow the rules set by the Election Commission of Pakistan. They were also informed that police officials had been deputed across the district to avoid any untoward incident and the candidates must also play their role in ensuring peace during the elections.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 13^th, 2015.