TURA, Feb 8: Additional Deputy Commissioner of South West Garo Hills, SK Marak has imposed Section 144 CrPC in the district, prohibiting different activities in view of the night road blockade called by combined organisations of Garo Hills from Tuesday.
The order issued on Tuesday prohibits unlawful assembly and movement of five or more persons in groups, carrying of arms, sticks, lathis, firearms etc. that can be used as weapon, blocking of public roads by laying barricades, obstructions, etc. that may prevent passage of people or vehicular traffic and any coercive action that can prevent movement of people or vehicular traffic.
While the restriction comes into force with immediate effect, it will however not apply to members of security personnel engaged in maintenance of law and order or in discharge of their official duties, persons engaged in emergency and safety, rescue operations, etc.
