SRINAGAR: The Shopian district magistrate on Thursday ordered imposition of restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC for a period of one month from May 3, an official spokesman said.
According to the order, no assembly or congregation shall be allowed without prior permission of the district magistrate or duty magistrates.
“In order to maintain peace and tranquility in public life and to avoid danger to life and property, the district magistrate of Shopian today (Thursday) promulgated Section 144 of the CrPC in the district from May 3, 2019 for a period of one month,” the spokesman said.
“No person other than a member of armed force/police/magistrate or a public servant duly authorised and on duty shall carry in public fire arms or an article capable of being used as weapon of offence,” the order stated. (AGENCIES)
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