Display of weapons banned in Sindh for 90 days

The Sindh Home Department has imposed a ban of 90 days on the display and brandishing of weapons. The order was issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Iqbal Memon.

The notification states that exercising the powers conferred under Section 144(6) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), the provincial government has imposed a ban on the display and brandishing of weapons for a period of 90 days throughout the province with immediate effect. The ban will not be applicable to personnel of law enforcement agencies during their duty hours. Guards of registered private security companies are also allowed to carry weapons at their places of duty during their working hours.

However, guards are not allowed to display or brandish their weapons during their movement in vehicles, and must keep their weapons inside the vehicles. Moreover, guards must not display their weapons while patrolling or performing their duties in open spaces.