Prohibitory Orders In Gwalior for India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I As Hindu Outfit Gives Bandh Call

Gwalior: Ahead of the T20I cricket match between India and Bangladesh in Gwalior, the district magistrate has imposed prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), banning protests and circulation of inflammatory material, especially on social media, to maintain peace and ensure an incident-free match.

The prohibitory orders will continue in Gwalior till October 7. It is a precautionary measure as the Hindu Mahasbha has given the call for ‘Gwalior bandh’ on the match day (Oct 6). Some other right wing organizations have also declared to hold protests.

On Wednesday, the Hindu Mahasbha staged a demonstration in Gwalior demanding the cancellation of Sunday’s match over “atrocities” committed on Hindus in Bangladesh.

As per the orders, any person within the limits of district will face action if he or she via social media platforms disrupts the international match or incites religious sentiments. Banners, posters, cut-outs, flags and other things with objectionable or inflammatory language and messages stand banned.

Demonstrations and effigy burning, among other things, at private or public places will not be allowed during the period, according to the administration.

Gatherings of five or more people, carrying firearms, blunt and sharp weapons like swords and spears are also prohibited. Use of inflammable substances such as kerosene, petrol and acid has been banned within a radius of 200 meters of all buildings, it said.