Ban on carrying of weapons during Eid

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KARACHI, Oct 24: The Sindh home department has announced a ban on carrying weapons during the three days of Eidul Azha, from Oct 27 till Oct 29, across the province.

According to a statement issued by the home department on Wednesday, there will be a complete ban on carrying all types of weapons, including licensed ones, and police officers up to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector have been authorised to register complaints under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code for violation of the ban.—PPI

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