NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs over alleged violations of prohibitory orders in Connaught Place and other parts of New Delhi on Friday, warning that repeat offenders would face action.Police said crowds gathered around Connaught Place despite repeated announcements asking people to disperse, prompting action under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).The action came amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Police said the gatherings continued despite announcements about the restrictions in force.
Delhi Police files FIRs over Section 163 violations
Police said FIRs had been registered for violating prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the BNSS, which empowers magistrates to issue orders to prevent potential disturbances to public order.Officials warned that action would be taken against those who repeatedly violated the restrictions. Security personnel remained deployed in Connaught Place and other parts of New Delhi to prevent unauthorised gatherings and maintain law and order.
Neha Bora released after detention, questions overnight custody
All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora, who was detained on Friday evening during the anti-SIR protests, was released early Saturday after formal procedures under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act, Delhi Police said.After her release, Bora questioned the overnight detention of protesters and alleged that police had delayed her access to a lawyer.“Under what authority is this justified? By what law or order is it permissible to keep detainees held in custody all night long? Legally, individuals, especially women, ought to be released after sunset, yet this is not happening,” Bora said.Bora also criticised the roadblocks and restrictions in central Delhi, demanding the impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar and a halt to the SIR exercise.The detentions came amid heightened security in the capital as protesters continued to demand accountability from the Election Commission over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise.(With agency inputs)
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