The deputy commission of Khairpur has imposed Section 144 in the city in view of ECP instructions regarding maintaining a code of conduct during the general elections, APP reports.

Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) empowers the district administration to issue orders in the public interest that may place a ban on an activity for a specific period of time.

Under the order, the display and brandishing of firearms in the run-up to polls, on the election day and post-election period would remain completely banned.

It said carrying or possessing mobile phones inside the premises of polling stations, except for presiding officers, would not be allowed. The entry of males inside female polling booths has also been restricted.

Standing on rooftops of polling stations and other buildings near the polling stations except the deployed staff of the Police and Rangers will remain banned.