1. District Magistrate PK Dwivedi enforces Section 144 CrPC in Kokrajhar for Lok Sabha elections.
2. Concerns of disruptions by anti-social elements prompt the decision.
3. Measures aim to maintain law and order during the electoral process.
Guwahati, April 05: In light of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and to ensure law and order, District Magistrate PK Dwivedi has enforced Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in Kokrajhar district of Assam.
The decision comes amid concerns of potential disruptions by anti-social elements and group clashes, as indicated by various sources.
With the Model Code of Conduct already in effect for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dwivedi emphasized the necessity of implementing Section 144 CrPC to prevent any untoward incidents in the district.
Under the order, certain activities are prohibited, including holding public meetings, rallies, or processions without prior permission from the competent authority.
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Additionally, assembling of five or more persons at any public place, except for magistrates and security personnel on duty, is restricted.
However, political parties and contesting candidates with valid permission for election-related rallies and processions are exempted from these restrictions for campaign purposes.
