NEW DELHI: The office of the commissioner of Police, Delhi, announced on Monday (September 30) the implementation of Section 163 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at various locations in Delhi, effective immediately, in response to intelligence regarding the increased probability of protests , demonstrations , and campaigns by several organizations across the city in the first week of October 2024.
The commissioner's office released a statement explaining the decision, mentioning the sensitive atmosphere in Delhi due to the current law and order situation, particularly in light of ongoing political tensions over various issues such as proposed amendments to the Waqf Board, the Shahi Idgah issue, pending DUSU election results, assembly elections in two states, and upcoming festivals. As a result, the Delhi Police has enforced Section 163 of BNS in the districts of New Delhi, North, and Central, as well as police stations with jurisdiction over Delhi's state borders, for a period of six days.
During this six-day period, there will be a strict prohibition on sit-ins and demonstrations, and no individual will be permitted to carry any type of weapon.
The Delhi Police has issued the notice saying that several groups have planned demonstrations throughout the city. The enhanced security arrangements align with the impending announcement of Delhi University's student election results and the Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.
Due to the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations, there will be a surge in VVIP movement, particularly in the New Delhi and Central Delhi areas.
The commissioner's office released a statement explaining the decision, mentioning the sensitive atmosphere in Delhi due to the current law and order situation, particularly in light of ongoing political tensions over various issues such as proposed amendments to the Waqf Board, the Shahi Idgah issue, pending DUSU election results, assembly elections in two states, and upcoming festivals. As a result, the Delhi Police has enforced Section 163 of BNS in the districts of New Delhi, North, and Central, as well as police stations with jurisdiction over Delhi's state borders, for a period of six days.
During this six-day period, there will be a strict prohibition on sit-ins and demonstrations, and no individual will be permitted to carry any type of weapon.
The Delhi Police has issued the notice saying that several groups have planned demonstrations throughout the city. The enhanced security arrangements align with the impending announcement of Delhi University's student election results and the Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.
Due to the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations, there will be a surge in VVIP movement, particularly in the New Delhi and Central Delhi areas.
