Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Hiriyadka Police Station Limits from November 3 to 7
Udupi: Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, have been imposed within the jurisdiction of Hiriyadka Police Station in Udupi taluk from 6 a.m. on November 3 to 10 p.m. on November 7.
Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa T.K. issued the order as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and safeguard public peace, considering the prevailing situation in the district.
According to the Deputy Commissioner, the order was issued under the powers vested in her by Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, based on a report submitted by the Udupi District Superintendent of Police. The measure aims to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain public order.
During the prohibitory period, dharnas, protests, processions, and indefinite strikes will not be permitted within the specified area. Religious and cultural observances are exempted from these restrictions.
The gathering of five or more people is prohibited in the restricted area. Carrying weapons, firearms, knives, lathis, clubs, or any other potentially dangerous objects that could threaten human life is also prohibited.
The order further prohibits bringing stones, corrosive substances, explosives, and inflammable materials into or storing them in the area. Carrying devices that could be used to hurl stones or other objects is also prohibited. The display or burning of human corpses, representations of corpses, or effigies is likewise banned.
The order also prohibits provocative slogans, singing, playing musical instruments, making speeches, gestures or mock demonstrations, and any other activities that could adversely affect public decency or morality.
In addition, provocative or inflammatory songs and slogans, as well as the display of pictures, symbols or effigies intended to defame individuals, are prohibited. Any activity that could disturb public peace, morality or law and order will also attract action.
Police officers are authorised to seize weapons, explosives, destructive materials and other objectionable items found in the possession of individuals within the restricted area. Such items may be confiscated by the government, and legal action will be initiated against those responsible the Deputy Commissioner’s order stated.
