MIRPURKHAS: Commissioner Mirpurkhas Division Shahmir Khan Bhutto on Tuesday imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) across the division for 15 days, from October 12 to 26, 2026, to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents.
Under the order, public gatherings of more than five people, protests, sit-ins, rallies and processions are prohibited without prior permission from the competent authority. Blocking roads, disrupting traffic flow and obstructing emergency services have also been banned.
The order further prohibits the display or carrying of weapons, ammunition, sticks and other potentially harmful objects. Inciting speeches, hate slogans and the publication or sharing of hateful or provocative content on social media are also prohibited.
The commissioner has directed the relevant authorities to ensure strict enforcement of the restrictions across Mirpurkhas, Umerkot and Tharparkar districts. In case of violations, the station house officers (SHOs) concerned have been authorized to lodge written complaints under Section 195(1)(a) of the CrPC to initiate legal proceedings under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).