Summary:
It also prohibits carrying “mashals (torchlight)”, showing or carrying effigies, shouting, singing and playing instruments. Asked about the notification, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner A K Singh downplayed it, calling it a regular exercise, which should strictly be viewed as contextual. Even on today that is May 2, the same prohibitory orders continue and after every 15 days, we have to issue fresh notification. The notification to this effect dated May 2 was issued under the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and the power vested by the Gujarat Police Act. (Written by Vaibhav Jha)AdvertisingSinging, playing instruments and mimicry among certain acts in public that may result in “toppling the state” or violation of security have been prohibited by the Ahmedabad police commissioner in the city from May 7 to May 21..