The district administration of Tank on Sunday imposed a ban on the display of weapons and aerial firing for 16 days to ensure a safe and secure environment for the smooth conduct of upcoming general elections scheduled to be held on Feb 08.
According to a notification issued here, the order was issued following the directions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government which would remain enforced till February 11 unless withdrawn or modified.
It imposes a ban on displaying or carrying weapons even with licenses and aerial firing. Strict legal action would be taken against anyone found violating this order, the notification read.—APP