Poor response has Mohali cops fuming

Two months ago, an announcement on loudspeakers for furnishing such information, followed by drum-beating, was made jointly by the police and the SDM office. Only 10 to 15 landlords came forward with details, according to police records.

Meanwhile, the District Commissioner has sought the opinion of S.A.S. Nagar SDM M.P. Arora on the law and order situation in the sub-division. Arora told Newsline that the SP’s demand was under consideration and the latter would soon be approached to ascertain the circumstances under which the imposition of Section 144 was required.

"I am not in favour of creating panic. We will jointly organise a mass contact programme in and around the town by involving prominent citizens," he added. He said Section 144 was used under specific circumstances and its imposition in the present circumstances was not justified.