Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, May 27: In view of the prevailing tense situation following the murder of a man named Raheem in Bantwal rural police station limits, prohibitory orders have been imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhite, 2023 in Mangaluru City Police commissionarate limits and five other taluks of Dakshina Kannada district.

City police commissioner Anupam Agarwal has issue the orders in MangaluruCity Police Commissionarate limits while in-charge deputy commissioner and district magistrate of Dakshina Kannada Dr Anand K has clamped the section on May 27 in five taluks of the district, citing a report from the superintendent of police, who had warned of potential disturbances to public peace and law and order in the district police limits. The prohibitory orders will be in force from 6 pm on May 27 till 6 pm on May 30 in Mangaluru City Police commissionarate limits, and Bantwal, Beltangady, Puttur, Kadaba, and Sullia taluks.

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The following restrictions will be in place during the period:

1. Gathering of five or more persons, processions, and public meetings are prohibited.

2. Carrying of weapons such as sticks, swords, maces, guns, knives, clubs or any objects that can cause physical harm is banned.

3. Bursting of firecrackers and possession of explosive or corrosive substances is prohibited.

4. Protests, victory celebrations, public rallies, protest marches, bandhs, roadblocks, and political/public meetings are not allowed.

5. Storage or possession of stones, projectiles, or any device capable of hurling them is banned.

6. Display of human bodies, effigies, or models of individuals in public is prohibited.

7. Shouting or promoting slogans, gestures, or images that may disturb communal harmony, morality, public order, or decency is banned. Distribution of pamphlets or posters that provoke such behaviour is also prohibited.

8. The order will not apply to government functions or events organised under official permission, or to police personnel and bank security staff carrying arms or communication tools while on duty.

9. Pre-scheduled religious and cultural programmes are exempt from the order.

10. Religious rituals related to funerals will be allowed strictly at the place of cremation or burial.

The district magistrate stated that the decision was taken as a precaution to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure public safety. The order was issued with his signature and official seal on May 27.

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