Peshawar: The district administration of Tank has imposed a one-month ban on the sale, purchase, storage and transportation of urea fertilizer due to security concerns.
According to an official notification on Wednesday, the decision was taken on the instructions of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department in view of the prevailing law and order situation in the district. Deputy Commissioner Tank has issued a formal order enforcing the ban across the district.
The district administration warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in the sale, purchase, storage, transportation, or distribution of urea fertilizer during the ban.
Authorities have urged residents, fertilizer dealers and traders to fully comply with the orders and cooperate with the administration in maintaining peace and security.
Officials stated that the measure aims at preventing the possible illegal use of urea fertilizer and ensure public safety in the district.