Restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS in Noida were imposed ahead of the death anniversary of Bhimrao Ambedkar on December 6 in view of recent farmers' protests. It should be noted that December 6 is observed as the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. On this occasion, significant events take place at the Dalit Prerna Sthal and surrounding areas in Noida.
Because of the mega event, the Noida Police made security arrangements at the site and heavy police presence will be stationed at Gate No. 1 and Gate No. 2 of the Dalit Prerna Sthal. Moreover, the Noida Police prepared a special plan to ensure traffic remains unaffected.
Noida Police said Section 163 will be imposed in Noida from Thursday till December 7 amd authorities have also warned of strict action against those engaging in protests or demonstrations.
The restrictions have been imposed a day after farmers' body BKU had called on its workers and members from western Uttar Pradesh districts to gather at the Zero Point in Greater Noida on Wednesday.
The announcement comes a day after farmers' body BKU had called on its workers and members from western Uttar Pradesh districts to gather at the Zero Point in Greater Noida on Wednesday.
Section 163 imposed in Noida: Check restrictions
- Public prayers, worship, processions and religious events in public places have been prohibited.
- Key restrictions include checks on large unlawful assemblies of people, unauthorised use of drones in one km radius of government offices.
- Use of loudspeakers and sound amplifying devices beyond permissible limits banned, particularly between 10 pm and 6 am.
- Activities that have not been customary at disputed sites are also banned, according to the police order.
- Police have warned that violations of the order or any part of it will be punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
