The Ghaziabad administration of Uttar Pradesh has decided to impose Section 144 across the district till August 10 to maintain law and order in view of the upcoming religious festivals.
According to an order Continuing on Sunday, five or more people are not allowed to gather anywhere without prior permission. Further, use of loudspeakers is not permitted except in religious places.
Officials have also said that during this period, no slogans of any kind, whether oral or written (posters, pamphlets, pamphlets, social media etc.) will be allowed.
Instructions have been issued for social media and group admins have been asked to inform the authorities about any rumor mongers.
“No false, misleading or provocative material of any kind should be circulated on Facebook, WhatsApp or any other electronic medium. Any rumor should be prevented from being published by the admin. If it is published, they are required to inform the authorities,” read the order.
The move comes in the wake of tension across the state due to controversial remarks made against Prophet Mohammad by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.
The UP Police has so far arrested over 300 people from eight districts of the state, including Prayagraj and Saharanpur, in connection with the violence that took place during the protests on Friday.
In a statement issued on Sunday evening, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said: “316 people have been arrested from eight districts of the state and 13 FIRs have been registered in this regard in nine districts.”
Giving district-wise information, Kumar said, “92 people have been arrested in Prayagraj, 79 in Saharanpur, 51 in Hathras, 34 in Ambedkar Nagar, 35 in Moradabad, 15 in Firozabad, six in Aligarh and four in Jalaun.”
Out of 13 cases, three each have been reported in Prayagraj and Saharanpur and one each in Firozabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Moradabad, Hathras, Aligarh, Lakhimpur Kheri and Jalaun, a senior official said.
People pelted stones at policemen in Prayagraj and Saharanpur during protests after Friday prayers in mosques.
Similar scenes were witnessed in at least four other cities during the march to protest the controversial remarks.
Sharma was suspended by the BJP after several Islamic countries condemned his remarks on the Prophet during a TV debate.
Uttar Pradesh enforces section 144 in this district till August 10. details here
The Ghaziabad administration of Uttar Pradesh has decided to impose Section 144 across the district till August 10 to maintain law and order in view of the upcoming religious festivals.
According to an order Continuing on Sunday, five or more people are not allowed to gather anywhere without prior permission. Further, use of loudspeakers is not permitted except in religious places.
Officials have also said that during this period, no slogans of any kind, whether oral or written (posters, pamphlets, pamphlets, social media etc.) will be allowed.
Instructions have been issued for social media and group admins have been asked to inform the authorities about any rumor mongers.
“No false, misleading or provocative material of any kind should be circulated on Facebook, WhatsApp or any other electronic medium. Any rumor should be prevented from being published by the admin. If it is published, they are required to inform the authorities,” read the order.
The move comes in the wake of tension across the state due to controversial remarks made against Prophet Mohammad by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.
The UP Police has so far arrested over 300 people from eight districts of the state, including Prayagraj and Saharanpur, in connection with the violence that took place during the protests on Friday.
In a statement issued on Sunday evening, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said: “316 people have been arrested from eight districts of the state and 13 FIRs have been registered in this regard in nine districts.”
Giving district-wise information, Kumar said, “92 people have been arrested in Prayagraj, 79 in Saharanpur, 51 in Hathras, 34 in Ambedkar Nagar, 35 in Moradabad, 15 in Firozabad, six in Aligarh and four in Jalaun.”
Out of 13 cases, three each have been reported in Prayagraj and Saharanpur and one each in Firozabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Moradabad, Hathras, Aligarh, Lakhimpur Kheri and Jalaun, a senior official said.
People pelted stones at policemen in Prayagraj and Saharanpur during protests after Friday prayers in mosques.
Similar scenes were witnessed in at least four other cities during the march to protest the controversial remarks.
Sharma was suspended by the BJP after several Islamic countries condemned his remarks on the Prophet during a TV debate.
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