Ludhiana Police chief bans taking a dip in water bodies

The orders will be effective for two months

Commissioner of Police Rakesh Agrawal imposed a ban on diving in the river, canal, ponds and other water bodies on Thursday.

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In an order issued, the commissioner of police said that due to monsoon water level has risen in the water bodies. People, especially children, take a dip in the water for fun. In some of the cases, people have lost their lives due to drowning. Sensing the situation he imposed a ban on diving in water bodies. The orders will be effective for two months.

He also added that legal action would be taken against the violators.