Guwahati: Section 144 was enforced in Cachar district of Assam on Sunday in response to nationwide rallies and protests following insulting remarks about the Prophet made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled Delhi BJP media in-charge Naveen Kumar Jindal.
The order from the district magistrate of Cachar district said, “Whereas it has been made to appear before me that mass rallies and protest are being organized in various parts of the district since the last few days involving huge gathering. And, whereas some persons may indulge in anti-social activities and intimidate genuine public causing annoyance. And, whereas there is apprehension that this may lead to breach of public peace and tranquillity.”
The order goes into effect immediately throughout the district and will stay in effect until further orders are issued.