Section 144 CrPC imposed in Cachar, gathering of 5 or more persons prohibited

Nov. 29: Apprehending that there may emerge situations that may lend to breach of peace and tranquility in Cachar, which may lead to incidents causing loss of life and property, the district administration has adopted appropriate measures. In an order issued by Keerthi Jalli in her capacity as District Magistrate on 29 November, it was stated that “it has become an immediate necessity to prevent such sporadic occurrences.  In this backdrop, the District Magistrate has promulgated Section 144 of CrPC in Cachar district, which will remain in force until further orders.

The order issued by the DM stated:

1. No assembly of 05 (five) or more persons be formed at any public place or throughfare for the aforesaid purpose.
2. No meeting procession or demonstration be organized at any public place.
3. No person shall move in public places carrying arms as defined under Section 4 of the Indian Arms Act, 1818 or Lathi or any other weapon or instrument, which can be used for the purpose of assault or intimidations.
4. No person shall move about carrying explosive or defined under Section 4 of the Indian explosive Act, 1884 in any public place.
5. No person shall spread rumour to the public which may lead to any untoward incident.
6. No person is allowed to use any fire torches for taking up marshal in the town.