PRAYAGRAJ, March 6 -- In view of the upcoming Holi, Eid and other festivals besides the ongoing Board examinations, prohibitory orders have been imposed in the district under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. The prohibitory orders will continue till April 29.

Additional deputy commissioner of police (ADCP) N Kolanchi issued the prohibitory orders and directed all DCPs, ACPs and station in-charges to ensure its strict implementation besides initiation of action against those found flouting the orders.

Legal action would also be initiated against those found spreading misleading information or spreading rumours on social media besides forced collection of religious donations and organising religious programmes on road. Also use ...