May 02

The District Magistrate of Shopian today promulgated Sec. 144 Cr.P.C. in the district from 03 May 2019 for a period of one month.

The order reads that, “No assembly of congregation shall be allowed without the prior permission of District Magistrate, Shopian, Duty Magistrates Subject to prior NOC from the concerned SP/SHOs of respective jurisdiction.”

The order also bans the use of fire arms or an article capable of being used as weapon of offence other than members of Government Forces.

The usage of loudspeakers or any other amplifying sound for making a speech or any announcement for any other purpose whether from a moving vehicles or otherwise except with prior permission of District Magistrate, Shopian has been prohibited.

However, the restriction imposed on movement of people/congregations/ assembly of people shall not apply to holding of prayers in mosques and other places of worship or burial rites/ ceremonies.