Punjab Extends Section 144 for 10 Days Amid Terror Threats
At a glance
- Section 144 has been extended across Punjab until October 15.
- The order bans public gatherings of five or more people and the display of weapons.
- The government cited specific threats of terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings.
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The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province, continuing restrictions that have been in place since September. The latest order, effective from October 6 to October 15, was issued in response to intelligence reports about serious security threats. The measure prohibits all public gatherings of five or more people, including rallies and sit-ins, and also bans the public display of weapons. The government has specified that the threats include potential attacks by terrorist organizations using suicide bombers and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices targeting crowds. Certain activities are exempt from the ban, including weddings, funerals, religious worship, and official government functions.
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The Punjab government has extended the imposition of Section 144 across the province for 10 days, until October 15, citing "credible reports" of imminent threats from terrorist organizations, including plans for suicide bombings and vehicle-borne explosives.
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The Punjab government has extended the imposition of Section 144 across the province, with the order now in effect from October 6 to October 15. This extends a previous ban that expired on October 5.
The notification from the provincial home department cited “credible reports” and multiple “threat alerts” about potential terrorist activities. It specified that hostile agencies were reportedly planning attacks using suicide bombers, vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, and carrying out target killings during large public gatherings.
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Punjab extends ban on gatherings until Oct 15, citing ‘threats of terrorist activity’
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday extended Section 144 across the province for 10 days until October 15 amid threats of terrorist activities, according to a notification issued by the provincial home department. The development comes as the pr
پنجاب بھر میں آج سے 15 اکتوبر تک دفعہ 144 نافذ، نوٹیفکیشن جاری
پنجاب بھر میں آج سے 15 اکتوبر تک دفعہ 144 نافذ کردی گئی۔
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