Prophet Mohammed Row Prophet row: Section 144 CrPC clamped in four districts of Assam, ban on procession, rallies, demonstration
Guwahati: Administration has imposed Section 144 CrPC in four districts of Assam in view of the violent protests taking place in different corners of the country over a controversial remark by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma against Prophet Mohammed.
All sorts of processions, rallies and demonstrations have been banned in the region.
Apprehending breach of public peace and tranquility, the district administration of Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi and Bongaigaon districts of the state have issued separate orders clamping Section 144 CrPC banning all sorts of processions, rallies and demonstrations in the districts.
In an order issued by Pankaj Chamua, Additional District Magistrate of Bongaigaon district on Sunday stated: “In view of prevailing situation and incidents of protest rallies in several parts of the country by some organizations including few incidents of violence which took place in Ranchi, Cooch Behar, Kolkata, J&K, Kanpur, Prayagraj etc. likelihood such incidents in the district cannot be ruled out.”
On the other hand, an order issued by the ADC of Cachar District Administration, Dipak Jidung clamping Section 144 CrPC in the district said: “Whereas, it has been made to appear before me that mass rallies and protests are being organized in various parts of the district since last few days involving huge gathering and whereas some persons may indulge in anti social activities and intimidate genuine public causing annoyance."
"In exercise of the power conferred upon me U/S 144 Cr.P.C. I, Dipak Jidung ACS, Addl. District Magistrate, Cachar do hereby promulgate the prohibitory order as prohibit assembly of 5 or more persons at any place of Cachar district, no person shall carry arms, weapons. Explosives, lathis….etc which can cause injury except by Army, Para-Military Forces, Police on duty, no person/organisations shall take out any procession /Rallies agitation protest or hold any public meeting without specific permission from the District Magistrate /Addl District Magistrate. Cachar. Silchar, no person shall West any cracker/bombs/other sound producing materials and display any fireworks in public places and thoroughfares, no person/organisations shall use any loudspeaker/microphone/sound amplifying devices etc without obtaining specific permission from district Magistrate & Addl. District Magistrate, Cachar," he said.
On the other hand, the Cachar district administration has deployed adequate security personnel in the sensitive areas of the district to prevent any untoward situation and to maintain law and order situation.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
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