In a major development, Jalandhar DC Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal on Friday announced ban on sale of meat and liquor in the district in areas where Shobha Yatra will pass. Exercising his power under Section 163 of the IPC, 2023, DC Himanshu Aggarwal announced two-days ban on sale of liquor and meat on October 6 and 7.
The order will apply to areas along the procession routes as well as around venues where religious congregations related to the Prakash Utsav are scheduled to take place.
The decision has been taken to mark the occasion of Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji i.e. Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is also known as Pargat Diwas. Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is on October 7.
In view of the Shobha Yatra on October 6th, all government and private schools, colleges, and ITI institutes within the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation limits will reportedly be closed after 2 pm.