Restrictions Imposed in Pune Rural: Forbidden are Public Assemblies, Demonstrations, and Carrying of Weapons Until June 13; Threat of Harsh Measures Issued!
Resident Deputy Collector Jyoti Kadam has imposed prohibitory orders in Pune Rural District from May 31 to June 13, under Section 37 (1) and (3) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. Under this order, the public is banned from carrying any incendiary or explosive substances, weapons, or objects that can inflict injury. This includes firearms, sticks, spears, swords, clubs, and any objects that could cause harm.
Acts such as displaying pictures of individuals, symbolic corpses, or leaders, shouting slogans, playing musical instruments, and making inflammatory speeches that may endanger civility or morality, threaten the security of the State, or incite the overthrow of the State are also prohibited. Gatherings of more than five people, holding meetings or processions without prior permission from the Pune Rural Superintendent of Police, and making or distributing materials that might incite such activities are also restricted.
Civil servants and those required to carry weapons as part of their duties, as permitted by their superiors, are exempt from these restrictions. Violations of the order will result in punishment under Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. It is noteworthy that these prohibitory orders, typically issued to maintain law and order, prevent potential disturbances, and ensure public safety, are often employed to prevent public gatherings, restrict protests, ban weapons and incendiary objects, regulate speech and expression, and prevent public disruptions.
In light of the prohibitory orders imposed by Resident Deputy Collector Jyoti Kadam, discussions about political matters in India, general news, crime and justice may seek to analyze the reasons behind these orders, their impact on freedom of speech, and their potential implications for Indian politics and public safety. The order also bans the distribution of materials that incite violence or disturbances, which could extend to inflammatory content related to Indian politics, crime, and justice.
