{
  "id": 5934634,
  "title": "Section 144 imposed in KP's Bajaur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/section-144-imposed-in-kps-bajaur",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T07:28:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2027741/section-144-imposed-in-kps-bajaur"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BAJAUR: District authorities imposed a 15-day ban on pillion riding on Saturday, invoking Section 144 in response to security concerns in the region. The decision, backed by Deputy Commissioner Adnan Farid Afridi, was based on recommendations from the District Intelligence Coordination Committee (DICC), who expressed worry over the potential use of motorbikes in terrorist activities. The statement from the DC office highlighted the urgent need for preventive measures to ensure safety, prevent any untoward incidents, maintain law and order, and promote peace within the district. After considering these concerns, the deputy commissioner, exercising his powers under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), declared the ban on pillion riding, which remains in effect until September 18, 2026, unless otherwise modified or withdrawn. Violators of the order could face punishment under section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code.\n\nAdditionally, an unidentified attacker targeted the house of Government Degree College Salarzai principal Salim Jan with a hand grenade in Bajaur district on Friday night. The attack, which occurred in the Chargoo area under the jurisdiction of Salarzai police station, resulted in no reported casualties or property damage. Police and residents confirmed the incident, with an official at the police station stating that an investigation had been launched to determine the motive and identify the perpetrator.",
  "summary": "BAJAUR: The district administration on Saturday banned pillion riding in Bajaur for 15 days, invoking Section 144 due to the prevailing law and order in the region. According to a statement, the restrictions were approved by deputy commissioner Adnan Farid Afridi in light of the recommendations of district intelligence coordination committee (DICC). The statement issued from the DC office stated…",
  "key_points": [
    "Section 144 imposed in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.",
    "Ban on pillion riding for 15 days to prevent terrorist activities.",
    "Attack on Government Degree College Salarzai principal's house with hand grenade."
  ],
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  },
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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."
}