PESHAWAR: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad has prohibited the organisation of private jirgas anywhere in the city, warning of strict legal action against those violating the order.
Under the directive issued on Friday, private jirgas will not be permitted at hotels, marriage halls or any other venues. The CCPO warned that organisers would face legal consequences, while hotels and marriage halls hosting such gatherings would also be sealed.
Explaining the decision, Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad said private jirgas encouraged the display and use of weapons and that organisers often collected substantial sums of money from disputing parties under the pretext of providing guarantees.
Police officials said the ban followed a recent shooting incident during a jirga held at a private hotel in Peshawar, where two people were killed.
The authorities said the move was aimed at preventing similar incidents and maintaining law and order in the city.
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