Authorities in Peshawar have enforced a strict ban on the operation of drones and quadcopters across the district, invoking Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
This preventive measure aims to curb any potential disturbances and ensure public order amid a fragile security environment.
Officials stressed that the presence of such aerial devices could trigger unnecessary alarm among the public, increasing the likelihood of disorder or confusion.
Individuals caught defying this directive will face legal consequences under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The restriction takes effect immediately and is scheduled to last for 30 days unless revised or revoked sooner.
Meanwhile, in a related development along the Line of Control, Pakistan’s military has reportedly neutralized 77 Indian unmanned aerial vehicles since a fresh wave of incursions began on Wednesday night. Among these, two surveillance drones were downed last week.
These developments come on the heels of a deadly incident in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir, where a tragic assault on April 22 claimed 26 lives, predominantly tourists.
The episode has reignited tensions between the neighboring countries, with New Delhi blaming militant factions allegedly operating from Pakistani territory—a claim Islamabad has firmly denied.
