Section 144 imposed in federal capital

Published November 16, 2002

ISLAMABAD, Nov 15: The district magistrate has issued six orders under Section 144 CrPC according to which, blasting in district Islamabad, carrying of fire arms, rallies/demonstrations, publication and distribution of objectionable literature, use of cassette-players for making objectionable speeches, unnecessary use of loudspeakers, distribution of hand bills, affixing of posters and wall-chalking have been prohibited for two months within the limits of Islamabad Capital Territory with immediate effect.—APP

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