HANGU, Aug 28: The Hangu District Coordination Officer Adil Siddique on Sunday imposed section 144 banning pillion riding, display of weapons, pasting of controversial posters and banners and hate speeches.

The ban, which would remain enforced for a period of one month, was imposed following a new wave of   targeted killings in the district.

Unknown miscreants had fired and injured a member of banned Sipah-i-Sahaba and two members of Shia sect during last one week which caused tension and protests.

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