Loudspeakers, provocative statements, illegal gatherings and unauthorized processions are prohibited in Kargil Town to maintain public order and safety. Coinage restrictions have been imposed in Kargil Town following concerns about possible public order disturbances, according to an official release quoting the Senior Superintendent of Police. necessary to implement preventive measures to maintain peace and public safety. What did the order say? In exercise of powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the following prohibitory orders have been enforced with immediate effect: Prohibition on unlawful processions and gatherings: All unauthorized processions, gatherings, public processions or demonstrations are strictly prohibited within Kargil Town limits. Official release, restriction on loudspeakers: The use of loudspeakers, sound systems, or vehicle-mounted public address systems is not permitted without prior written approval from the competent authority. Prohibition of inflammatory statements: Individuals are prohibited from making public statements, orally, in writing or via social or electronic media, that may incite enmity, disturb public peace, or lead to a breach of law and order. Prohibition of Unlawful Assemblies: Assemblies of five or more persons for purposes likely to disrupt public peace and tranquility are strictly prohibited within the town’s jurisdiction.
‘NO rallies’: Strict restrictions on loudspeakers, provocative speeches imposed in Kargil with ‘immediate effect’
