Srinagar, July 15, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday imposed restrictions on conduct of High Court Bar Association elections in the territory.

According to Kashmir Media Service, a spokesperson said it has come to fore that the HCBA has circulated a notice regarding the conduct of its elections. “I have perused the material facts of the matter placed before me and I am satisfied that there is an emergent situation which can lead to breach of peace and disruption of public order, if JKHCBA proceeds forward with the scheduled elections. Therefore, I, District Magistrate, Srinagar, by virtue of the powers vested in me u/s 144 CrPC direct that no gathering of 4 or more persons shall be allowed in the premises of District Court Complex, Batamaloo, or any other place for the purpose of conduct of elections till further orders,” reads the order.

The Deputy Commissioner has asked the Senior Superintendent of Police to ensure implementation of the order and that any violation by anyone of shall invite punitive action under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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