Public processions, prayers, worship, and religious events will be prohibited during this time unless special permission is obtained. In light of the upcoming celebrations of Bakr-Id and Jyeshtha Ganga Dussehra, the Noida Police have imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC across the Noida and Greater Noida area from Sunday to Wednesday. On Saturday, the police announced that these prohibitory orders are being enforced to maintain peace and harmony during the festive period.
Under Section 144
Under Section 144, public prayers, worship, processions, and other religious events are entirely prohibited unless special permission is obtained, according to a police order.
Additional DCP (Law and Order) Hirdesh Katheriya stated, “In view of the potential threat to public order posed by anti-social elements, it cannot be ruled out that such individuals may disrupt peace.”
He further explained, “Additionally, various examinations and protest programs are organized from time to time by the government, different commissions, councils, etc., and they are often notified shortly before their scheduled dates. Suitable measures are required to ensure their smooth conduct.
In a police order, an officer mentioned other protests by party workers, farmer organizations, and other demonstrators which could disrupt peace, emphasizing the necessity to “prevent any mischievous elements from engaging in activities that could create an adverse environment.”
The officer also noted that due to the lack of time to provide a hearing to the other party and the seriousness of the situation, the order was issued unilaterally and would be enforced from June 16 to 19.
Notable restrictions under the order include checks on large unlawful assemblies of people, the unauthorized use of drones within a one-kilometer radius of government offices, and the use of loudspeakers and sound amplifying devices beyond permissible limits, especially between 10 PM and 6 AM.
The police order also bans activities that have not been customary at disputed sites. Collecting bricks, stones, soda bottles, inflammable substances, or explosive materials in open areas or on rooftops is banned as well.
Violation of the order or any part of it will be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, according to the police.
This order will remain effective across the entire Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate from June 16 to June 19. Any further orders from the Uttar Pradesh government during this period will automatically modify the relevant points of this prohibition order,” Katheriya stated in the police order.
