The district administration imposed Section 144 in several parts of Dera Ismail Khan in view of the prevailing law and order situation, restricting all movement in specified areas until 6pm.

According to a notification issued by the deputy commissioner, the restrictions have been enforced as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and maintain peace. Under Section 144, all movement is completely banned within the notified localities for the stipulated period.

The areas placed under restriction include the Tank Road stretch from Tariq Shaheed to Bhagwal, as well as Kulachi, Hathala, Kot Attal, and Garah Abdullah.

The order also covers several link roads, including Takwarah, Hathala Link Road, Pota Badh Link Road, Kanori, Garah Mohabbat Link Road, Chehkan Village to Darbari Link Road, and Pota Kot Isa Khan Link Road.

No further details regarding the nature of the security threat were immediately disclosed.

Sparse civilian traffic seen in the district. — Photo by correspondent
Sparse civilian traffic seen in the district. — Photo by correspondent

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