Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Muhammad Arif Khan has imposed restrictions under Section 144 across the district in view of upcoming Eid al-Fitr to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.

LOWER DIR, Mar 17 (APP): Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Muhammad Arif Khan has imposed restrictions under Section 144 across the district in view of upcoming Eid al-Fitr to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.

According to official orders, the use, sale and purchase of fireworks and crackers have been banned. The display of weapons in public places, one-wheeling on motorcycles, use of pressure horns and modified silencers in vehicles, double riding, car racing, over-speeding, aerial firing, and the use of tinted windows have also been strictly prohibited.

The district administration has directed the District Police Officer and all Assistant Commissioners to ensure strict implementation of the orders across Lower Dir.

Authorities warned that legal action would be taken against violators to ensure peaceful celebrations during the festive occasion.