Prohibitory orders issued: Mohali DM imposes ban on protests, display of weapons
Climbing on water tanks, tubewells, telephone towers prohibited.
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These orders, effective from April 1 to June 10, place several restrictions across Mohali district. In a move to maintain peace and public order, Mohali District Magistrate Komal Mittal has issued a series of strict prohibitory orders under Section 163 of Chapter 11 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023). These orders, effective from April 1 to June 10, place several restrictions across Mohali district.
To curb glorification of violence and prevent potential unrest, a total ban has been imposed on the public display of weapons, as well as on songs that promote weapons or violence. Carrying or displaying arms at public gatherings, religious places, wedding events, or any other functions has also been strictly prohibited.
“Anyone, be it a common citizen or otherwise, found violating these orders will face appropriate legal action,” Mittal warned.
Another order prohibits climbing on water tanks, tubewells, telephone towers, and both private and government buildings, as well as holding protests or rallies in their vicinity.
This directive was issued following inputs from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohali, who informed the District Magistrate that various employee unions and unemployed federations have been staging protests by climbing public structures and blocking roads, endangering their lives and disturbing law and order.
100-metre protest-free zone
The District Administrative Complex in Sector 76 has been declared a no-protest zone within a 100-metre radius both inside and outside the building.
However, the District Magistrate clarified, “there is no restriction on delegations of less than five persons entering the premises to submit a memorandum”.
“Frequent rallies and protests near the office have disrupted public access and employee movement, and could also potentially damage the building, leading to human and property loss. Hence, these restrictions have been enforced to avoid any such outcomes,” Mittal said.
Ban on sloganeering, processions, and gatherings of five or more people
To prevent disruptions caused by mass gatherings, an order banning any form of sloganeering, demonstrations, and assembly of five or more people has been enacted.
Mittal stated, “often, political groups and unions organise protests to press their demands, which can pose a threat to peace, harm public property, and endanger lives”. These restrictions, however, do not apply to paramilitary and military personnel on duty, government officials, wedding ceremonies, religious rites, official functions, or funeral processions.
Ban on meat shops and waste disposal near Air Force Station
The District Magistrate has also prohibited the operation of meat shops and the disposal of leftover meat within a 1000-metre radius of the Air Force Station in the district.
“It has come to notice that many eateries around the Air Force Station dispose of meat waste openly, attracting birds. These birds pose a serious risk of colliding with aircraft, potentially causing accidents and jeopardizing national security,” Mittal explained.
This order aims to prevent any disruption to military operations and ensure public safety.
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