Sindh Announces Weapon-Carrying Ban
The Sindh government has enforced restrictions during Muharram, banning the carrying of weapons, use of drones, loudspeakers, wall chalking, and other activities from Muharram 1 to 10 (Ashura) across the province. All previously issued permits to carry weapons will be temporarily suspended until Ashura.
The notification states that to ensure peace and order during Muharram 1446 Hijri (2024), the following activities are banned: using loudspeakers, speeches promoting hatred or violence, wall chalking, posters, banners, leaflets, audios, videos, unauthorized individuals on rooftops during Muharram events, unauthorized processions, rallies, majalis, jalsa, Tazia gatherings without permits, assemblies of five or more people except Muharram processions, and carrying arms or ammunition, as well as using Helicams or drones.
Additionally, pillion riding is prohibited on Muharram 9 and 10.
The ban excludes women, children, senior citizens, differently-abled persons, journalists, law enforcement personnel, private security agency personnel in uniform, and essential services employees.
