Alka Verma –
Published On: October 06, 2021 at 11:20 IST
On Tuesday, the Lucknow Police declared that the restriction under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is extended till November 8 in the city.
The City Police stated that because of the upcoming festivals and the farmers’ protest such restrictions will remain in place.
“Section 144 of CrPC implemented in the state capital Lucknow with immediate effect. Section 144 will remain in force in the capital till November 8 to maintain law and order and ensure adherence to Covid-19 rules in view of upcoming festivals, various entrance exams and farmers’ protests,” stated Piyush Mordia who is the Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order).
Further, the Police also mentioned that the city is celebrating Navratri from October 7-14, Dussehra on October 15, Eid/Barawafat on October 19, Diwali on November 4 and Bhai Dooj on November 6.
“Covid-19 is still having an impact on the normal lives of people. So, it is important to be vigilant during the festival period,” added the Police.
The Order also talked about Covid-19 protocols which had to be followed and asked people to adhere to the curfew guidelines of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
It also stated that all the public places which have not been declared as containment zones will be allowed to open with 50 per cent capacity.
The Order also added that demonstration near the Vidhan Sabha is banned and also drone shooting above or 1 kilometer around the state legislature building and government offices is banned and violation of these will lead to punishments.
It should be noted here that Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973 authorizes the Executive Magistrate of any state or territory to issue an order to prohibit the assembly of four or more people in an area.
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