Amritsar: District Magistrate imposes ban on public display of firearms
Amritsar, November 14: Amritsar District Magistrate Harpreet Singh Sudan exercised his powers under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974) to maintain law and order in the district.
A total ban on the public display of firearms has been imposed, and this restriction will also apply to social media. Aside from that, songs glorifying weapons or violence have been barred at weddings, samagams and other functions.
Also Read | Sudhir Suri murder case: Police summon four former members of Gopal Mandir Committee
There will also be a complete prohibition on carrying and displaying weapons in public gatherings, places of worship, wedding parties, or other events, as well as a ban on giving hate speech against any community.
The District Magistrate also stated that if anyone in the district is found to be in violation of these general and specific orders, legal action will be taken immediately against him.
Also Read | 4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Punjab's Amritsar
- PTC NEWS
