Section 144 Imposed In Kolkata For 60 Days: Police Cite Threat Of Violent Protests

The Kolkata police have announced the enforcement of Section 144, which bans any gathering of five or more people, starting from May 28. This measure will be in effect for 60 days due to credible information suggesting potential violent protests.

"Kolkata Commissioner of Police imposes section 144 of the IPC, prohibiting any unlawful assembly of five or more persons for 60 days from 28.05.2024 to 26.07.2024 or until further order based on information received from credible sources that violent demonstrations are likely to take place resulting in large-scale disturbances of the public tranquillity and breach of the peace," stated CP Vineet Kumar Goyal, as per an order copy shared by news agency ANI.

The order is intended to maintain public peace and prevent disruptions. The police will be monitoring activities closely to ensure compliance with the directive. This follows reports received by the authorities about possible unrest.

Section 144 will be enforced from KC Das Crossing to Victoria House and its surrounding areas, excluding Bentic Street, under the jurisdiction of Boubazar Police Station, Hare Street Police Station, and Kolkata Traffic Guard Headquarters.

Gatherings of more than five people will be prohibited in these areas.