The district administration calls on citizens to comply with the order and warns of strict measures against violators
The Diamer district administration in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) imposed Section 144 for a period of 60 days, starting June 5, while authorities complete final preparations for the elections.
The imposition of Section 144 was issued by District Magistrate Diamer, Lieutenant (retired) Muhammad Awais, and covered a wide range of restrictions targeting public safety risks and the protection of sensitive facilities.
According to the directives, a complete ban has been imposed on “the carrying or display of all types of weapons and ammunition, aerial shooting and use of crackers”, along with a ban on “the flight, operation and use of all types of drones, quadcopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).”
Section 144 imposed in Diamer, GB
The ban, which exempts those who have obtained NOC in writing from the district magistrate along with law enforcement agencies, has been implemented “in view of the prevailing security environment and emerging threats to public safety, sensitive facilities and strategic infrastructure within the Diamer District”.
The notification further said: “Any unregulated or unauthorized flying of drones/UAVs, incidents of aerial firing and use of explosive fireworks pose a serious threat to law and order, public tranquility and safety of government buildings,” adding that the same pose serious risks to human life and property and may result in fire hazards in public spaces.
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According to the district magistrate, “the situation is emergent and requires immediate preventive measures to maintain public tranquility, ensure safety of human life and avoid any possible disturbance of public peace.”
The district administration appealed to citizens to follow the orders in letter and spirit, warning that strict legal action will be taken against any potential violators.
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The GB Assembly elections will be held on June 7, and the assembly will have completed its five-year term in November 2025. The elections, originally scheduled for January 24, were postponed due to severe weather conditions.
It was later decided that June 7 would be the only feasible window before the start of Muharram in mid-June, which would otherwise have delayed the elections until late summer or early autumn.
