After 144, authorities tighten security around J

Srinagar, July 30 (UNI) After imposing prohibitory orders in the five police station areas of the city in view of the assembly session, sharp shooters have taken position in and around the Legislature complex near here on the bank of river Jhehlum.

Apprehending troulbe the District Magistrate, (Srinagar) ordered prohibiting the assembling of general public within the jurisdiction of police station Batamaloo, Shaeedgunj, Maisuma, Kohiti Bagh and Ram Munishi Bagh till Legislative Assembly and council summer session is over..

This order issued by the Magistrate by virtue of powers vested in him under section 144 CrPC, has been necessitated for smooth functioning of ongoing Assembly session and to avoid threats to general law and order, an official spokesman said adding this order shall come in force with immediate effect.

The authorities have already imposed a total ban on plying of vehicles from Jehangir chowk to Badshah Chowk road.

A six-day session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly began here on Friday under unprecedented security arrangements with sharp shooters deployed on all high rise buildings in and around the legislative complex. There was no sitting yesterday because of President's visit and the house will meet on Monday.

The sharp shooters with automatic weapons were guarding the deserted streets from high rise buildings with the help of binoculars on Moulana Azad Road, Shergrahi, Badshah Chowk, Lal Chowk and Jehangir Chowk.

The traffic police have already directed the people to take alternative route during the assembly session for reaching their destinations as the road from Jehangir Chowk to Badshah chowk will remain closed.

Security forces wearing bullet proof jackets, armed with automatic weapons have been deployed in the area to thwart any militant attempt during the session.

Security forces were also seen patrolling in water boats in river Jhelum.

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