Pillion riding banned in KP's Bajaur for 10 days owing to security situation

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district, pillion riding has been prohibited for ten days due to the current security situation. Deputy Commissioner Adnan Farid's office issued a notification invoking Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), citing intelligence agency reports and police department information. The measure aims to prevent potential terrorist activities involving motorcycles and ensure public safety, avert any untoward incidents, maintain law and order, and preserve peace in the district.

The ban took effect immediately and will remain in place until November 7 unless modified or withdrawn earlier. Violators will face punishment under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with disobedience to a duly promulgated order by a public servant. Bajaur has previously experienced a 15-day pillion riding ban on September 5 due to security concerns.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been grappling with terrorist attacks and security challenges for an extended period, with Balochistan and KP accounting for 98% of all violence-related fatalities in Pakistan. Balochistan reported 829 deaths, constituting nearly 59% of the national total, while KP reported 556 fatalities, accounting for more than 39% of the total.