The UT Administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders within the radius of 250 meters of the office and residence of Panjab University Vice-Chancellor from September 9 to 11.
The orders issued by UT District Magistrate Mohammad Shayin stated that the prohibitory orders have been issued in view of ongoing students’ protest in the University premises. The orders stated that there are apprehension that during the protest they may resort to other agitational methods and their action may cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to the persons lawfully employed and endanger human life and property, disturb public peace and tranquility and cause riots and affrays.
“Therefore, the public in general or any member thereof is prohibited from taking out rally, protests, making speeches, raising slogans, carrying of lathis etc., within the radius of 250 meters of the office and residence of Vice-Chancellor at Panjab University from September 9 to 11. This order will come into force with effect from 8 am on September 9 and shall be effective upto 12 midnight of September 11. The prohibitory order will not apply to the police or para-military or military persons or any other Government Servant on official duties.