HT Correspondent
JORHAT, April 10: In order to maintain peace and harmony among the public, the Jorhat district administration has imposed certain restrictions under Section 144 CrPC in the district.
An order passed by the Jorhat District Magistrate stated that assembly of five or more persons at public place, taking out processions, burning of effigies, construction of any structure as Swahid Bedis in Government or public places, training in public places by way of drills, training in using weapons and lathis, collection of subscription, donation, etc., by any person, group of persons or organisations, bursting of crackers in moving vehicles or throwing crackers at vehicles have been prohibited.
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The order further said that throwing of coloured powder or any other objectionable substances on people, especially on women and children at public places, use of loudspeakers near hospitals, judicial courts, educational institutes at high decibels, making communal or anti-national speeches and slogans, pasting posters and writing on Government or private buildings, use of tinted glass in vehicles, blowing of vacuum horns, use of coloured and bright lights, wearing dresses similar to military forces, have been prohibited.
The order mentioned that the prohibitions will not be applicable to military personnel, security personnel in uniform, policemen and Government employees on duty.
The order comes into immediate effect and will remain in force until further order, the DM said. Non-compliance of the restrictions imposed by the DM will be dealt with Section 188 of IPC, the order cautioned.
