Pune Restrictions Trigger Political Row Ahead Of Congress' 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' Event
Pune, Aug 18: Police have imposed 14-day prohibitory orders across Pune city starting Tuesday, restricting public assemblies and the burning of effigies, a decision coming ahead of festivals and Congress's 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' event. Police cite security concerns While police cited security for upcoming festivals and protests as reasons for enforcing restrictions under the Maharashtra Police Act,…
Pune city implemented a 14-day prohibitory order on Tuesday, restricting public gatherings and the burning of effigies, in the lead-up to festivals and the Congress party's Chhatron Ki Gunj event. The order, issued under the Maharashtra Police Act, cites security concerns as the reason behind the restrictions. Despite this, Congress leader Pawan Khera believes the order was intentionally imposed to disrupt Rahul Gandhi's planned program on August 22.
Dr Prashant Amrutkar, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Branch, emphasized law and order concerns ahead of Eid-e-Milad, Narali Purnima, Rakshabandhan, and anticipated protests or demonstrations by political parties and social organizations. The prohibitory order will remain in effect until August 31. The restrictions include bans on carrying explosives, weapons, stones, sticks, and gathering in groups of five or more for meetings or processions.
An exemption is granted to government officials on duty and security guards carrying batons up to 3.5 feet long. Violations of the order could result in action under Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951.
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