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 that it was recommended that, given the prevailing security threats and possibility of using motorbikes in terrorist activities, there was a dire need to take immediate preventive measures.
“And whereas, the undersigned is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds to proceed under Section-144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) as immediate preventive measures to ensure safety, avert any untoward incident, maintaining law& order situation and peace in the district,” the statement read.
The statement said that after the recommendations, the deputy commissioner, in exercise of the powers conferred on him under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, imposed a ban on pillion-riding for 15 days within the jurisdiction of Bajaur district.
The statement noted that the order imposed with immediate effect would remain operative till September 18, 2026, unless modified or withdrawn.
It stated that any person violating the order shall be punished under section 188 of Pakistan Penal Code.
Meanwhile, unidentified assailants attacked the house of the principal of Government Degree College Salarzai with a hand grenade in Bajaur district on Friday night, police and residents said on Saturday.
They said the incident occurred in Chargoo area within the limits of Salarzai police station when unknown attackers hurled a grenade at the house of Professor Salim Jan, principal of the recently established Government Degree College Salarzai.
An official at Salarzai police station, who along with other personnel rushed to the scene, said that no loss of life or property was reported in the attack.
The official said police had launched an investigation into the incident to ascertain the motive and identify those involved.
Published in Dawn, September 6th, 2026
