Uttar Pradesh: CrPc 144 invoked in Kasganj ahead of Republic Day

AGRA: Ahead of Republic Day, district administration of Kasganj has invoked CrPc 144 in the area and conducted flag march rehearsal on Friday. The local police have also installed light machine guns on rooftops to control any untoward incidents.
According to officials, the district has been divided into two zones, which is further divided into eight sectors with 85 duty points where magistrates along with cops would guard the district on Republic Day.Two companies of PAC and RAF, along with 20 police inspectors, 83 sub-inspectors, 97 head constables, 60 constables and eight women constables along with one additional superintendent of police and two circle officers will be deployed to prevent untoward incidents.
Speaking to TOI, superintendent of police Kasganj, Ashok Kumar said, “Every cop and district administration official deployed on Republic Day duty across the district would be using full riot-protective gear as we are not taking any chances. Sensitive spots have been covered with CCTV cameras. We have also deployed men on rooftops along with 13 light machine guns and binoculars to keep constant watch on anti-social elements who dare to disrupt peace of the district.”
He said, “We have booked 26 men under Goonda Act who were allegedly involved in last year’s violence. Around 258 men have also been bound on personal bond of Rs 5 to 6 lakh each. We have also issued advisories to the public to avoid them from paying heed to rumours and not to share hate or instigating digital content.”
“All these efforts by police and administration is being done only to ensure safety and security of local residents. We want to send a clear message and develop a sense of confidence among Kasganj residents that no-nonsense would be tolerated and people would celebrate Republic Day in a peaceful way,” added SP Ashok Kumar.