Section 144 CrPC imposed in historical Pohugarh near Joysagar

OUR CORRESPONDENT

SIVASAGAR: An order issued on October 28 by Sivasagar District Magistrate Dr. MS Lakshmi Priya has imposed Section 144 of the CrPC in Pohugarh area near Joysagar for a period of 60 days.

The district magistrate vide order no. SVMJ/L&O/20/2014/Pt/205, dated October 28, 2019, banned picnic, illegal fishing, and hunting, littering and playing of loud music in the area. Anyone found violating the order will be prosecuted under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

There are numerous historical sites in the Sivasagar district which are important reminders of the glorious era of the Ahom kingdom. Ahom Swargadeo Rudrasingha developed a place in Joysagar as a natural zoo which was named Pohugarh and the area was arranged in a manner to retain the water body throughout the year to create it as a natural habitat for wildlife and avifauna. The area has become a paradise for local and migratory birds during the winter season.

The district magistrate promulgated the imposition after reports that activities in Pohugarh area like a picnic, illegal fishing, hunting, littering and playing of loud music were creating an unhealthy environment for the birds for nesting, rest and feeding ground.

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