Tension escalated in Nagamangala, Karnataka, after two groups clashed during a Ganpati Visarjan procession. Stones were reportedly thrown at the procession, leading to the violence. Authorities imposed Section 144 in the area to prevent further unrest.
Section 144 has been imposed near Ramdas Chowrasta in Medak district, Telangana, following a clash between two communities over the alleged illegal transportation of cows. The scuffle erupted after Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) leaders stopped the transportation, leading to injuries and protests. Meanwhile, Hyderabad police have beefed up security ahead of Eid al-Adha celebrations, urging people to follow government guidelines for a safe and clean celebration.
The Deputy Commissioner in Gurugram has issued an order stating that section 144 will be imposed to maintain public peace during the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha Election 2024.
Akola, Maharashtra, has emerged as the hottest city in India, with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius. To address the extreme heat, Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code has been enforced until May 31st. Authorities have mandated measures such as providing drinking water, fans, and adjusted timings for private coaching classes to prevent heat stroke.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has alleged the imposition of Section 144 in Pulwama district ahead of the voting for the newly created Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency. She claimed the development was ‘unprecedented’ and that party workers were being detained. Mufti questioned the Election Commission of India’s actions, suggesting a repeat of the 1987 election irregularities. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statement on free and fair elections in Jammu and Kashmir was invoked by Mufti, who threatened to withdraw from the contest if the polls were rigged.
