PUNE: District collector Rajesh Deshmukh has imposed restrictions under CrPC Section 144 in 17 villages ahead of the anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon Bhima on January 1. The restrictions will be in place from December 30 to January 2.
No outsiders will be permitted to visit these villages during this period, the collector’s order stated.
In his statement, Deshmukh said Pune rural superintendent of police Abhinav Deshmukh had sought the restrictions to prevent crowds in view of the pandemic and the code of conduct for the gram panchayat elections.
“Due to the pandemic, the state government has issued directives that the anniversary be observed in a symbolic, simple way. Only those who have been issued passes by the police will be allowed to visit the ‘Jay Stambh’ (victory pillar) in
Perne village
,” Deshmukh said.
The passes are available at the Pune rural police headquarters in Pashan, as well as at the Shikrapur and Lonikand police stations, he said.
The collector has further banned hoardings and banners, rallies, meetings,
book stalls
and food stalls. He said police were monitoring social media channels and would take strict action against anyone found spreading rumours.
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