JORHAT, Aug 6 - To maintain law and order and prevent breach of peace in view of the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jorhat district administration has imposed certain restrictions under Section 144 CrPC in the district.
An order passed by the Jorhat District Magistrate stated that assembly of five or more persons at public places, carrying firearms at public places, taking out processions, burning of effigies, training in public places by way of drills, training in using weapons and lathis, collection of subscription, donation, etc., by any person, group of persons or organizations, bursting of crackers in moving vehicles or throwing crackers at vehicles have been prohibited.
The order further said that throwing of coloured powder or any other objectionable substances on people, especially on women and children at public places, use of loudspeakers near hospitals, judicial courts, educational institutes at high decibels from 10 pm to 6 am, making communal or anti-national speeches and slogans, pasting posters and writing on the government or private buildings, use of tinted glass in vehicles, blowing of vaccaum horns, use of coloured and bright lights, wearing dresses similar to military forces, have been prohibited.
The order mentioned that the prohibitions will not be applicable to military personnel, security personnel in uniform, policemen and government employees on duty.