Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Aligarh district till the middle of August, in view of Eid-ul-Zuha, at the end of this month, Moharram at the end of July, and Independence Day celebrations on August 15. In the city area, such orders are to be effective till August 17 while in the rural area till August 15.
“In order to maintain peace and harmony in the rural belt of Aligarh district, prohibitory orders under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code are to remain operative till August 15 in rural areas of Aligarh district,” said additional district magistrate (administration) Pankaj Kumar, through a press statement issued on Thursday, in Aligarh.
“In view of the forthcoming important dates including that for Eid on June 29, Moharram on July 29 and Independence Day on August 15, besides different exams, such prohibitory orders have been implemented so that peace and harmony is maintained during this time period,” Kumar was quoted as saying.
“Restrictions will be in place on holding public meetings, processions or rallies. Those in rural areas will not be allowed to carry lathis, guns or other arms and will not act or perform any such acts which might harm the sentiments of another individual or community during the period of prohibitory orders. Such orders will be applicable on all those who reside or visit the rural areas of Aligarh district during this period till August 15” added ADM.
Such prohibitory orders for the city area in Aligarh district were passed by additional district magistrate, city, Amit Kumar Bhatt, on June 3. The reasons assigned for the prohibitory orders were the same in the city area as they are for rural areas.
{{/usCountry}}Such prohibitory orders for the city area in Aligarh district were passed by additional district magistrate, city, Amit Kumar Bhatt, on June 3. The reasons assigned for the prohibitory orders were the same in the city area as they are for rural areas.
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