Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been enforced across Gautam Buddha Nagar to maintain law and order. The restrictions remain effective from October 10 through October 20. Under this directive, public gatherings of five or more individuals without prior administrative approval, processions, inflammatory speeches, and the dissemination of misleading information have been strictly prohibited throughout the district.
Upcoming Festivals, Examinations, and Planned Demonstrations
The formal order, issued by Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Archana Singh, highlights multiple events occurring during this ten-day span. The Navratri festival commences on October 11, followed by Mahanavami and Dussehra celebrations on October 19 and 20. Alongside these religious festivities, several examinations are scheduled across various centres in the district. Furthermore, multiple farmer bodies, political outfits, and community groups have been staging demonstrations over diverse demands. Authorities noted that preventive measures were necessary as the possibility of anti-social elements disrupting public order and peace cannot be ruled out.
These administrative measures come against the backdrop of a major protest call in neighbouring Delhi by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The group is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations regarding the electoral process. Various youth and farmer organizations across Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the country have also been urged to participate in the protest.
Heightened Border Surveillance and Security Deployment
In response to the potential influx of demonstrators, security checks have been substantially intensified across Gautam Buddha Nagar. Border points connecting Noida with Delhi have been placed under strict surveillance, with additional personnel from the police force and the Border Security Force (BSF) stationed to monitor traffic and maintain tranquility.
Comprehensive Guidelines and District Restrictions
The regulatory guidelines issued by the police administration outline several explicit restrictions designed to maintain public harmony
- No individual or organization may organize or participate in processions along public roads or toll plazas, nor form a group of five or more people in public spaces, without prior sanction from the Police Commissioner, Additional Police Commissioner, or Deputy Police Commissioner.
- Sloganeering, inflammatory speeches, or actions that hurt religious sentiments and endanger communal harmony are completely forbidden.
- Unauthorized operation of drones for filming or aerial photography is prohibited, with a complete ban on drone usage within a one-kilometer perimeter of government establishments.
- Tampering with or obstructing public safety infrastructure, including barricades, CCTV units, surveillance drones, or public address equipment, is strictly barred.
- The operation of loudspeakers and sound amplification systems is prohibited between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Unpermitted religious gatherings on public roads and spaces are also disallowed.
- Unauthorized worship, disrespect toward religious sites, or provocative displays at disputed locations remain strictly prohibited.
- Carrying or brandishing weapons, celebratory firing, drinking alcohol in open public areas, spreading rumours, and stockpiling hazardous materials are prohibited offenses.
- Enforcing commercial shutdowns, disrupting essential commodity supply chains, and selling or utilizing toxic Chinese kite strings are strictly banned.
- Within a 200-meter radius around examination centres, unauthorized assemblies, photocopying shops, and loudspeaker usage are prohibited, alongside any unauthorized electronic devices or unfair practices.
