BNS Section 163 imposed in Jatadhara Bali Yatra Mahotsav area of Jagatsinghpur

Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been imposed in the Jatadhara Bali Yatra Mahotsav area of Jagatsinghpur on Friday. The order will remain in force for a month, starting today.

The Jagatsinghpur district administration has issued the restriction based on a report submitted by the Abhayachandpur Police. As per the directive, gatherings of more than four people will not be permitted in the area during the enforcement period.

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The decision follows reports that both pro-industry and anti-industry groups had planned to organise the ‘Jatadhara Bali Yatra Mahotsav’ on the occasion of Panchuka during the Kartika month. The event was proposed to be held at the Boskalis Point seashore, near the site of the proposed JSW project.

This simultaneous plan by opposing groups has created a controversial situation in the area, prompting the administration to take preventive measures.

To maintain public order and avoid any potential law and order issues, the district administration has enforced Section 163 of the BNS as a precautionary step. Officials stated that the restriction aims to prevent any possible confrontation or disturbance in the region.

Authorities have urged citizens to cooperate with the administration and adhere strictly to the imposed restrictions to ensure peace and normalcy in the Jatadhara Bali Yatra Mahotsav area.