Meat shops in parts of Bengaluru Urban district were ordered to remain closed for nearly 34 hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Friday (November 13), with authorities citing security concerns and the need to maintain law and order.
The restriction will remain in force from 6 am on Thursday (November 12) until 4 pm on Friday (November 13), according to an order dated November 10. It applies to meat shops within the limits of Jigani Town Municipal Council and Kallubalu Gram Panchayat.
The order invokes Section 163(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and states that the restrictions are necessary to ensure the Prime Minister's security and maintain law and order in the area.
It also warns of the possibility of attempts by anti-social elements or miscreants to disrupt public order during the programme.
"There is a possibility of anti-social elements or miscreants attempting to disrupt public order during the programme. Therefore, to ensure the safety of the Prime Minister and maintain peace in the area, the police have requested that meat shops be closed for the specified period," the order, issued in Kannada, stated.
Modi is visiting Bengaluru on Friday to attend an event at the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) in Anekal taluk.
(with inputs from media organisations)