WANA: Authorities in Wana Tehsil, South Waziristan, have declared a curfew for December 8 (today), from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
As per the announcement, no movement within the area will be allowed during the curfew and markets shops along, with commercial centers will stay shut.
Access to Wana will be highly limited permitted during emergencies and only with advance authorization, from the police or security personnel. Those that intend to enter must show their identification cards along with other documents that might be required.
The local government has encouraged the residents of that area to fully cooperate with the police and other law enforcement agencies during the curfew time.
Two-day curfew imposed in North Waziristan, all roads closed
On 17 November, the district government of North Waziristan has imposed a curfew for two days in the entire district as a precautionary step to control the security situation and maintain peace.
The curfew is said to commence at 5:00 AM on Monday, 17th November, and last until the night of Tuesday, 18th November.
During this period there will be no movements of any kind, and all the major roads as well as the small paths in the district will be closed. Only the security forces and the authorized persons will be allowed to move.
The administration has recommended to the public to do their necessary tasks before the curfew and then stay in their houses during the curfew. The law offenders will face severe legal action.
As per underground reports, the move to curb activities in the area is basically to gas the security operations and to provide a secured area for the movement of security forces. Residents have been advised to give total and unconditional cooperation to the authorities.
