The authorities put a seven-day ban on pillion riding here in Gilgit after a series of violence attacks left several people killed. According to a private television channel, Gilgit Assistant Commissioner Shozaib Saeed said that pillion riding will remain banned over the next seven days in Gilgit Sub-Division under 144. He said the police and security forces will have been exempted from the ban. In addition, public gathering and processions have also been banned during the period.