GUWAHATI: The Hailakandi district administration has imposed Section 144 with immediate effect in order to maintain peace and harmony between various religious groups.
The imposition follows the reports of some anti-social elements, groups and organizations trying to whip up religious sentiments through various means to create division in society.
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Hailakandi district magistrate Keerthi Jalli said Section 144 has been promulgated with immediate effect as the administration has got reports that certain anti-social elements, vested groups and organizations are trying to flare-up religious sentiments through various means to disturb peace and tranquillity in the district.
The order strictly prohibits the offering of prayer outside the demarcated boundary of mosque, temple, church, namghar and mazhar, on roads and in any public places that may create inconvenience to the general public and obstruct movement of traffic.
The order will remain in force until further notice.
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