Section 144 imposed in Upper, Lower South Waziristan over security concerns
District administrations across Lower and Upper South Waziristan enforced strict Section 144 orders on Saturday, significantly restricting public movement and commercial activities. Lower South Waziristan Deputy Commissioner Musarrat Zaman and Upper South Waziristan Deputy Commissioner Irfan Ali issued separate administrative notifications late Friday evening. The emergency measures order the…
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: District administrations in Lower and Upper South Waziristan imposed Section 144 on Saturday, limiting movement and closing markets and main routes due to security concerns and logistical supply transportation. Deputy Commissioners Musarrat Zaman and Irfan Ali issued separate notifications on Friday outlining the restrictions.
In Lower South Waziristan, restrictions were in place for Wana Bazaar, Wana Bypass, and other localities, prohibiting movement along roads through Wana, Tiarza Gate, Karab Kot, Tanai, and Dargai Bridge. Motorists were instructed to stop at least 50 meters away from security forces. In Upper South Waziristan, Servakai and Sararogha tehsils, along with surrounding areas, were also under Section 144.
Prohibited routes included those leading to Ladha, Makeen, Sararogha, Nazar Khel, Dargai Bridge, Madi Jan, Sheen Warsak, and Jandola. Special provisions were made for polio workers and vaccination teams, allowing them to move through the areas after identity verification. Authorities urged residents to follow instructions, avoid unnecessary travel, and cooperate with law enforcement.
Section 144 grants district administrations the power to impose restrictions in specified circumstances.
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