Shillong, Nov 5: The district administration of East Khasi Hills has issued an order prohibiting demonstrations and rallies in the Mawryngkneng area, citing concerns over public peace and traffic congestion.
The order, issued by the district magistrate RM Kurbah under Section 163 of the BNSS, was following gatherings organized by the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA), which has been protesting transportation rate disparities.
The order prohibited any person or group of person from holding demonstration/rally within Mawryngkneng C&RD Block. It also prohibited carrying of arms and any other lethal weapons or any other item/materials having the potential to be used as a weapon which can likely cause grievous injury or harm to any person(s).
Violations will attract penal provisions under Section 223 of the BNS and other relevant sections, it said.
The order is effective immediately and will remain in force until further notice.
