{
  "id": 20170850,
  "title": "Gatherings in KP's Bajaur, Lakki Marwat, Swabi banned for 30 days, citing law and order situation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/gatherings-in-kps-bajaur-lakki-marwat-swabi-banned-for-30-days-citing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T12:24:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2044702/gatherings-in-kps-bajaur-lakki-marwat-swabi-banned-for-30-days-citing-law-and-order-situation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The district administrations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur, Lakki Marwat, and Swabi have imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for 30 days. This measure aims to curb public gatherings and other activities due to the prevailing law and order situation.\n\nIn Bajaur, all political gatherings, hate speech against the state, and display of arms and weapons are banned for the next month. Deputy Commissioner Adnan Farid Afridi approved the restrictions to safeguard public life and property and maintain peace, emphasizing the need for additional measures to prevent any \"unpleasant mishaps\". Law enforcement agencies are required to remain vigilant and enhance security at entry and exit points, discouraging unauthorized gatherings in public places.\n\nSwabi has also banned public gatherings, assemblies, processions, rallies, marches, and demonstrations. DC Nasrullah Khan stated that such activities could expose the public to serious security risks and endanger human lives and property. The restrictions are in place to maintain public order and prevent potential threats.\n\nLakki Marwat has imposed a similar ban on public gatherings, processions, rallies, assemblies, and marches. DC Shahid Rafique prohibited the display, carrying, and possession of weapons, pillion riding, and setting up tents or temporary structures that may disturb traffic and public movement. The order will remain in effect until December 13, unless modified or withdrawn.\n\nViolators of these restrictions could face punishment under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and stern actions from the law enforcement agencies. KP has been grappling with security challenges, including terrorist attacks and security threats.",
  "summary": "BAJAUR/LAKKI MARWAT/SWABI: The district administrations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur, Lakki Marwat and Swabi on Sunday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for a month, banning public gatherings and several other activities amid the prevailing law and order situation. In Bajaur, the district administration prohibited all kinds of political gatherings, “hate speech”…",
  "key_points": [
    "Section 144 imposed in Bajaur, Lakki Marwat, Swabi for 30 days.",
    "Banning political gatherings, hate speech, and arms display in Bajaur.",
    "Restrictions on public gatherings, processions, and weapons in Swabi and Lakki Marwat."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}