| SILCHAR, July 27: Gokul Mohan Hazarika, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Cachar, issued an order under Section 144 CrPC prohibiting pillion riding in the district of Cachar with immediate effect and which shall remain valid until further order. This has been done in view of the recent incidents of grenade blasts in Lakhimpur and Karbi Anlong districts caused by extremists riding on motorcycles. The order says no person shall carry any person on the pillions of two wheelers of any make or model. Exceptions have however been allowed in respect of personnel of armed forces, paramilitary and police personnel on duty using the two wheelers. Women and children below 12 years are also exempted from pillion riding prohibition. Apprehension has been expressed that the incidents of grenade blasts may be resorted to anti social elements and extremists in the district in view of the ensuing Independence Day Celebrations, 2013. There are sufficient grounds to clamp the prohibitory order for prevention of unlawful activities and to maintain peace and tranquillity. (Sentinelassam) |
