Port Blair, Oct 7: In anticipation of the bandh called by the Member of Parliament on October 8, 2024, the District Magistrate of South Andaman, Arjun Sharma, IAS, has issued a preventive order to ensure peace and public order during the event. The order, based on concerns that public gatherings and protests during the bandh could disrupt daily life, imposes restrictions on public assemblies and gatherings in key areas of the district.
The order said that the administration, committed to maintaining essential services and smooth public movement, has prohibited assemblies of more than five people in areas surrounding Murugan Temple, Model School Junction, Fire Brigade Junction, JNRM Junction, and VIP Road (Kamraj Salai). Additionally, any protests or demonstrations likely to cause disturbances are strictly prohibited unless prior permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities.
This preventive order was issued in line with a Supreme Court judgment deeming bandhs enforced by organizations as unconstitutional. The District Magistrate emphasized that the order has been issued to avoid potential disruptions and safeguard public safety.
The public has been informed through announcements and public notices, and authorities are tasked with ensuring strict enforcement of the order. Violations of the order will result in legal action under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 and other applicable laws.
The order remains in effect until further notice, and residents are urged to comply with the restrictions to maintain peace and normalcy in the district.
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