The Sindh government has imposed a ban on pillion riding in various cities of the province, including Karachi on September 28 and 29 to maintain law and order during processions and Rabiul Awwal gatherings.

“The Government of Sindh, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 144 (6) Cr.P.C. do hereby impose ban on pillion riding of motorcycle/scooter in various zones/districts of province of Sindh,” said a notification issued by the Home Department on Friday.

The ban will be enforced within three districts of Karachi, specifically Central, East, and South zones. The ban will be in effect on September 28 and 29 in the Central district; it will be imposed on September 25, 28, and 29 in the East district. Moreover, the ban will take effect on September 24, 25, 28, and 29 in the South Zone.

The ban will also be in effect on the same days in Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Hyderabad.

The government added that the ban would not be applicable on women, children below the age of 12, senior citizens, journalists, law enforcement personnel in uniform and employees of the essential services.

Police stations were authorised to register complaints under Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Pakistan Penal Code in writing for the violation of section 144 CrPC against violators of the orders, said the notification.