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Punjab imposes Section 144 for 10 days citing security threats

The government of Punjab has extended Section 144 restrictions across the province for 10 days until October 15, prohibiting public gatherings. Officials stated the measure was enacted in response to threats of terrorist activity from hostile agencies and militant groups. Specific details regarding the nature of the identified threats have not been publicly disclosed.

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  • expressfor 10 days
  • dawnuntil Oct 15
WherePunjab
30.971, 75.565 ±120 km
First reported19 days ago
Published2026-10-06 14:00 UTC
Sources2
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Reports2Independent tellings1
1 independently corroborated telling, 1 reported as carrying another outlet.

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Global Event Monitor. Punjab imposes Section 144 for 10 days citing security threats. 2026-10-06T14:00:17.061Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:4836. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-10-06/punjab-extends-ban-on-gatherings-until-oct-15-citing-threats-7471f263

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