Section 144 imposed in Jammu after police, Sikhs clash

Curbs on assembly of more than four persons after one killed, 25 injured over removal of hoarding

ANI Jammu
Last Updated : Jun 05 2015 | 11:59 AM IST

After a violent clash between members of the Sikh community and the police in Jammu, the authorities have imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in the city, restricting the assembly of more than four people.

"On the directions of higher authorities, Section 144 has been imposed in the whole district. The situation is under control and the flag march has also taken place. The army has also been kept on standby," Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rifat Kohli told ANI.

"Section 144 has been imposed, which restricts the assembly of more than four people at a time. Keeping in view the situation, all the schools and colleges will remain shut," she added.

On Thursday, at least one civilian was killed and 25 persons, including some policemen, were injured when members of Sikh community clashed with police in Satwari area of Jammu.

According to reports, the clashes erupted when people, protesting the removal of a hoarding, turned violent.


 

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First Published: Jun 05 2015 | 9:16 AM IST

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