{
  "id": 17028624,
  "title": "Pillion riding banned in KP's Bajaur for 10 days owing to security situation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/pillion-riding-banned-in-kps-bajaur-for-10-days-owing-to-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T07:46:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2040678/pillion-riding-banned-in-kps-bajaur-for-10-days-owing-to-security-situation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has imposed a 10-day ban on pillion riding due to the security situation. Deputy Commissioner Adnan Farid issued the notification invoking Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, citing reports from intelligence agencies and the police department. The measure aims to prevent terrorist activities, as motorcycles could potentially be used for such purposes. The ban will remain in effect until November 7 unless otherwise modified or withdrawn. Violations will be punishable under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Earlier, Bajaur also experienced a 15-day ban on pillion riding on September 5 due to security concerns. The province has been facing ongoing terrorist attacks and security challenges, with a recent report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies revealing an 83% increase in violence-related fatalities in Pakistan's third quarter of 2026. Balochistan and KP together accounted for 98% of all fatalities during that period, with Balochistan recording 829 deaths (59% of the national total) and KP reporting 556 fatalities (over 39%).",
  "summary": "BAJAUR: The district administration banned pillion riding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur for 10 days on Thursday by invoking Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) owing to the security situation. The notification for the restriction, issued by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Adnan Farid’s office, said the measure was taken in view of reports from intelligence agencies and the police…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}