In order to conduct the election of chairman and deputy chairman posts of the zila panchayat in a smooth, peaceful and free and fair manner on August 5, Section 144 has been imposed in Bageshwar zila panchayat area.
"Section 144 has been imposed in the Bageshwar zila panchayat area so that the elections of the chairman and deputy chairman posts of the zila panchayat could be held in Bageshwar smoothly and peaceful manner on August 5," said Fincha Ram Chauhan, SDM, Bageshwar."With imposition of the Section 144 in Bageshwar, no one will be allowed to carry firearms, edged weapons, explosive materials to name a few in the 200 meter radius of the zila panchayat office, Bageshwar in view of the election of the chairman and deputy chairman posts of the zila panchayat to be held in Bgeshwar on August 5," added SDM Chauhan.
More so, no procession, no public speech and no sloganeering which may disrupt the smooth conduct of this panchayat poll process to be held in Bageshwar on August 5, would be allowed in the 200 meter radius of the zila panchayat office, Bageshwar, the official added.Section 144 will remain in effect till completion of the election and counting of votes on August 5. In case of violation of the said order strict action will be taken under Section 188 of the IPC, added the official concerned.