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PR No.282 PROHIBITION TO CARRY FIREARMS AND ITS PUBLIC DISPLAY BY ISLAMABAD DISTRICT GOVERNMENT Islamabad

The notification No. 1(1)-HC(G)/2016 issued by Office of the District Magistrate, Islamabad Capital Territory dated 27^th October, 2016 prohibits carrying firearms in Islamabad Capital Territory under Section 144 of Cr. PC 1898. In order to provide clarity to the extant policy directives contained in the said notification, it is reproduced in its original text below:-

ORDER:

WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to me that certain sections of public are carrying displaying and exhibiting firearms as show of force which is likely to threaten public peace and tranquility and likely to create serious danger to human life and safety of the general public of district Islamabad.

AND WHEREAS, in my opinion there are sufficient grounds for proceeding u/s 144 Cr.PC 1898 and immediate prevention is justified and the directions hereinafter appearing are necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CAPT (R) MUSHTAQ AHMED, DISTRICT MAGISTRATE ISLAMABAD in exercise of powers conferred on me under Section 144 Cr.PC 1998 do hereby order that:

“No person other than the members of Armed Forces, Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies, Rangers and Police on duty shall carry firearms or display firearms within the revenue/territorial limits of district Islamabad”.

This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for a period of TWO MONTHS.

Notwithstanding the expiry of this order, everything done, action taken, obligation, liability, penalty or punishment incurred, investigations, enquiry or proceedings pending against offenders in the Court of Magistrates having powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 and punishment in respect of this order shall be continued or launched as if this order has not expired.

The above mentioned decision will take immediate effect.

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