BENGALURU: Prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been imposed in Bengaluru for three days starting 6am on Thursday to December 21 midnight.

The orders are in the wake of fresh protests for and against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) expected to be held on Thursday and Friday.

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday night, City police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao said, “On Wednesday, more than 80 organisations, some against and some supporting CAA had come to seek permission from police to stage protest on Thursday. Sensing trouble and anticipating that anti social elements taking disadvantage of the situation, we have decided not to allow any protests.”

Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code prohibits assembly of five or more people, holding public meetings, and carrying fire arms.

Rao, however, said schools, colleges and other educational institutions will function normally. “There will be no problem for transport including BMTC fleet. Government offices will also be open as usual. There is no ban on sale of liquor as well,” he clarified.

