Bareilly Imposes Prohibitory Orders Amid Festivals, Exams to Maintain Law and Order
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News18•03-02-2026, 17:15
Bareilly Imposes Prohibitory Orders Amid Festivals, Exams to Maintain Law and Order
- •Bareilly district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS (formerly Section 144 CrPC) due to upcoming festivals, board exams, and intelligence inputs.
- •The decision follows past violence on September 26 and recent tensions over UGC guidelines, with intelligence warning of potential communal disharmony.
- •Restrictions include prohibiting assembly of five or more persons, banning weapons, storing explosives, and requiring ID for hotel stays.
- •Noise pollution guidelines will be strictly enforced, with loudspeakers banned from 10 pm to 6 am, and public meetings restricted to 6 am-10 pm.
- •Zero-tolerance for rumor-mongering and provocative material; photocopy shops near exam centers to close during exam hours to prevent malpractice.
Why It Matters: Bareilly imposes strict prohibitory orders to ensure peace during festivals and exams, curbing potential unrest.
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