Uttar Pradesh: CrPc 144 invoked in Kasganj ahead of Republic Day

Agra | Friday | 18th January, 2019

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AGRA: Ahead of Republic Day , district administration of Kasganj has invoked CrPc 144 in the area and conducted flag march rehearsal on Friday. We want to send a clear message and develop a sense of confidence among Kasganj residents that no-nonsense would be tolerated and people would celebrate Republic Day in a peaceful way,” added SP Ashok Kumar. Around 258 men have also been bound on personal bond of Rs 5 to 6 lakh each. We have also deployed men on rooftops along with 13 light machine guns and binoculars to keep constant watch on anti-social elements who dare to disrupt peace of the district.”He said, “We have booked 26 men under Goonda Act who were allegedly involved in last year’s violence. The local police have also installed light machine guns on rooftops to control any untoward incidents.According to officials, the district has been divided into two zones, which is further divided into eight sectors with 85 duty points where magistrates along with cops would guard the district on Republic Day..