Punjab government has on Thursday imposed ban on pillion riding in all districts of Punjab on 9th and 10th Muharram. In this connection, the Punjab Home Department directed all the District Co-ordination Officers of province to impose ban on pillion riding on motorcycles/ scooters for a period of two days within the limits of their respective districts, disclosed an official.
However, this order will not apply to the armed forces, police personnel in uniform and on duty. Exemption has also been given for females, children under the age of 12 years and media persons.