Ban imposed on pillion-riding in Khairpur

SUKKUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Khairpur, Saifullah Abro has imposed ban on pillion riding in the Khairpur from 1st Muhrramul Haram to ensure security and avoid any untoward incident.

The DC said that women, children, law enforcement officials and journalists were exempted from ban on pillion riding. He said that permits to carry weapons during Muharram had also been cancelled and police had been strictly directed to ensure its implementation.