Section 144 imposed in Delhi for one month before farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo March’
Fearing possible “social unrest” due to farmersDelhi let’s march‘Scheduled for Tuesday, Delhi Police has imposed Section 144, banning meetings, processions and rallies in the national capital for a month.
The order, issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, specifically bans entry of tractor trolleys carrying people into Delhi and blocking of roads and routes of any kind. Newswire PTI reported that it will be effective from February 12 to March 12.
The order comes amid a planned protest by farmers from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, who intend to march to Delhi. Several farmer unions, including the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), have announced a march outside the Parliament House to press for their demands.
The order issued on February 11 reads, “There is imminent danger of widespread tension, public nuisance, public annoyance, social unrest and possibility of violence due to the participants in the march entering the area.” New Delhi,” it said.
The order said, “The participants are likely to use tractors, trolleys, trailers as means of transport for entry into the area of Delhi which will inevitably pose a great danger to the roads and other road users, to the citizens of Delhi.” “Will pose a threat to residents.”
The order also said, “There is a possibility that some anti-social elements, agitating groups may take advantage of the situation and indulge in activities detrimental to the maintenance of peace, public order as well as law and order in Delhi. “
“Therefore, to ensure public safety, peace and public order in Delhi, it has become mandatory to take all necessary precautionary measures to keep a check on the activities of the participants in the above mentioned march, for which no permission has been granted.” This was added.
It said that especially keeping in mind the previous experience of the farmers’ movement organized in 2020 and the valuable inputs received from the intelligence agencies about the serious law and order problem on a large scale, it is necessary to take legal steps to avoid any such situation. Is.
As per the restrictions issued by Delhi PoliceThere will be a ban on gathering of people, blocking of roads, any kind of procession movement, rally, public meeting by the agitators.
Carrying any corrosive substance, explosive, any firearm or any deadly weapon or any other article capable of being used as a weapon of offense or defense in any public place within the territory of Delhi, the order said. There will be restrictions.
There will be a complete ban on collecting or carrying bricks, boulders, acids or any other dangerous liquids, petrol, soda water bottles or any article capable of creating danger in any form to human life and safety.
The order also said that all vehicles coming from the borders of adjacent districts of the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh will be subjected to strict and thorough inspection by the police.
It added that any vehicle found transporting sticks, rods, banners or similar items which can be used for disruptive purposes will be denied entry into Delhi.
The order further states that there will be a ban on provocative acts, slogans, speeches or messages through oral, written or electronic means, which may incite or incite emotions leading to violation of public order and peace.
It added that use of any loud-speaker, any amplifier or other similar equipment in any private vehicle or private building or public place will also be prohibited unless permitted by the competent authority.
Delhi Police has also sought extension of full cooperation with residents, community leaders and stakeholders for implementation of the order.