POLICE COMMISSIONER IMPOSES 144 AROUND EXAM CENTRES

LUDHIANA, February 28, 2018: The Commissioner of Police, Mr.RN Dhoke has imposed a ban on the gathering of five or more persons around examination centres of the Punjab School Education Board in the city to ensure the maintenance of law and order.

The City Police Chief said that Principal Senior Secondary Residential School for Meritorious Students has informed his office that the examinations of classes X and XII starting on February 28 and would culminate on March 31.

Exercising the powers vested under Section 144, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Police Commissioner has ordered that assembly of five people or more during the examinations and within the reach of 200-meters outside the centres will be prohibited till March 31.

The orders have been issued to avoid any problems during the examinations as the parents of students and others usually gather outside examination centres.

BAN ON HOLDING PROTESTS AND RALLIES IN PUBLIC PLACES

LUDHIANA, February 28 (000)-Considering problems being faced by commuters and obstructions in performing government duty due to various protests and rallies in public places, a designated site for holding any kind of demonstration/dharnas has been earmarked. Now, any kind of protest can be held in Sector-39 A, near Vardhman Mill, Ludhiana.

Exercising the powers vested under Section 144, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Police Commissioner RN Dhoke has imposed a complete ban on holding demonstrations other than designated place. Carrying of dangerous weapons and other materials in the city has also been prohibited. The orders would remain in force for two months.