DIPR
Bishnupur, April 7,
Apprehending serious breach of public peace and tranquility and in view of the ensuing parliamentary election, the Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur, Pawan Yadav, has issued an order to implement Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Bishnupur district today. The order will be effective from 5:00 PM of 7th April, 2019.
The order prohibits assembly of 5 or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful, carrying of deadly weapons such as daos, firearms including licensed arms, sticks and weapons of any other description or objects which can be used as offensive weapons. The order also prohibits use of loud speakers and organizing rallies/processions without the permission of the commissioner.
However, the order shall not apply to agencies of the government involved in the enforcement of law and order, magistrates on duty and maintenance of essential services, the order stated.
Meanwhile, group training with hand on EVM and VVAT for polling personnel continues in the Mini-Secretariat campus with the direct supervision of the Commissioner.