UPPER DIR: Upper Dir Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Usman Mehsud has imposed section 144 across the district, banning sale of pocket guides and other material that could facilitate cheating during the upcoming matriculation examinations.

According to a notification, the ban would remain effective until April 3, the last day of the exams. It said that gathering of more than five persons would not be allowed around the examination centres, adding entry of outsiders and unauthorised persons in the centres would also not be allowed.

The notification said that cases would be registered against violators of the ban and they would be sent behind the bars. The deputy commissioner said he would visit the examination centres to ensure smooth conduct of the proceedings. -Correspondent