Sec 144 CrPC promulgated for serious breach of public peace and tranquility

A CORRESPONDENT

GAURISAGAR: Apprehending serious breach of public peace and tranquility, Additional District Magistrate, Sivasagar, Bidit Das vide an order issued on March 22, has prohibited the assembly of five or more persons for unlawful purposes; holding of meeting or demonstration, rallies, taking out procession or shouting any slogans on roads and public places, creating swahid bedis, wall-writing and printing slogans at any thoroughfare or other places on any visible site, individually or collectively; collection and subscription in any manner or from any person, business establishment, office or intimidation of any person for such collection.

The order has been issued under Section 144 CrPC. The order has come into force with immediate effect and will remain in force for 60 days or until further order. Any violation of this order will be punishable under Section 188 IPC. However, magistrates, army, CRPF and police personnel and civil officials deployed on duty are exempted from the purview of this prohibitory order.

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