Published 22:09 IST, September 21st 2020

Section 144 imposed till Nov 4 in municipal limits of Mathura city

“The action has been taken owing to a series of forthcoming celebrations, including Gandhi Jayanti, Ram Barat, Dashahara, Ram Navami, Deepavali, Govardhan Puja,” City Magistrate Manoj Kumar Singh said.

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Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have been promulgated in Nagar Nigam area of Mathura, officials said on Monday.

“ action has been taken owing to a series of forthcoming celebrations, including Gandhi Jayanti, Ram Barat, Dashahara, Ram Navami, Deepavali, Govardhan Puja,” City Magistrate Maj Kumar Singh said.

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Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) empowers an executive magistrate to issue orders in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. orders would remain in force with immediate effect till vember 4, he said. He said all restrictions under Section 144 would be strictly enforced. 

22:09 IST, September 21st 2020