CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Delhi: Delhi Police has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, across the New Delhi district amid heightened security and a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar. The restrictions are aimed at maintaining public order, ensuring safety and facilitating smooth traffic movement.
Under the order, public meetings or assemblies involving five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing and dharnas are prohibited without prior written permission. The restrictions also cover unauthorised slogan shouting and speeches. Carrying firearms, banners, placards, lathis, swords, sticks, brickbats and similar articles has also been prohibited.
The proposed Jantar Mantar protest has been linked to concerns raised by organisers over electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Delhi Police has not granted permission for the proposed demonstration. Additional police and central security personnel have been deployed in sensitive areas, while barricades have been installed to regulate movement.
Traffic restrictions and diversions have also been announced around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, GPO, Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar Road, Parliament Street and adjoining areas. Commuters have been advised to follow directions from traffic personnel and use alternative routes where required.
The restrictions also affected Delhi Metro operations, with entry and exit closed at 11 stations in central Delhi, while interchange facilities remained available at selected stations.
Violation of the prohibitory order can invite legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and other applicable provisions.
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