144 promulgated in Cachar
Silchar, August 26: In view of the volatile situation arising out of the attempt to defile a place of worship in Rongpur area of this town leading to some undesirable incidents of breach of public peace and also for the fact that there exists the possibility of breakdown of law and order situation, it has become an immediate necessity to prevent such sporadic occurrences. If this is not stopped, this may further lead to widespread breach of public peace and tranquility, the District Magistrate of Cachar, Gokul Mohan Hazarika, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 144 CrPc, has prohibited the assembly of three or more persons in any public place, road or thoroughfare, bazaars and market places throughout the district.
The holding of any public meeting is also prohibited without permission of the District Magistrate of Cachar. This order shall not however apply to persons belonging to army, paramilitary forces, police personnel, home guards on duty and magistrates. This order promulgated this day shall remain in force with immediate effect and until further order.
Source: The Sentinel 27.08.2013
