Keeping in view of the improving security situation distraction administration on Sunday lifted Section 144 from the communal tension affected areas of Ramnagar.
But as the officials concerned of the Nainital district administration informed, in a bid to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the annual 10th and 12th standards board examinations, Section 144 will continue to remain in force in the areas where the board examinations are being held. The annual board examinations are on and more importantly, Holi festival is also drawing near. Therefore, to maintain peace and harmony is vital so that important events like the board examinations and festivals could be held in a peaceful atmosphere, maintained the officials concerned of the Nainital district administration.
The Nainital district administration took the decision in regard to lifting of Section 144 only after studying the security situation on the ground. More so, the officials concerned of the district administration also held meeting with peace committee in Ramnagar and urged the people belonging to different communities to maintain law and order, peace and communal harmony.
Such communal disturbances not only cause law and order problem, but also affect routine course of life. That is why it is imperative on our part to maintain peace and communal harmony, said the officials, appealing to the people to cooperate with the law enforcement agencies. At the same time, the officials also warned the anti-social elements asserting that those who will try to take law in their hands will be dealt with strictly as per the law.
In a bid to instill a sense of confidence among the people the police forces including the Nainital district police, PAC and RAF also took out flag march on main city roads of Ramnagar on Sunday.