In order to ensure minimum hindrance to the people during the demonstrations by protesting organizations, the district administration has designated nine places in the district for the purpose of peaceful protests in Jalandhar.
Divulging the details, the Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today said that these places have been carefully selected to ensure that normal life was not at all disturbed during the protests by political parties or other organizations.
He said that these places include PUDA ground opposite Tehsil complex Jalandhar, Desh Bhagat Yaadgar Hall, Burlton Park, Dushera Ground in Jalandhar Cantonment, Improvement Trust ground Kartarpur, Grain Market Bhogpur, On the western side of Kapurthala road Nakodar, Grain Market village Saifawala (Phillaur) and Nagar Panchayat complex Shahkot has been identified for protests outside the city.
The Deputy Commissioner said that these places have been designated for purpose of peaceful protest with several riders. He said that the protesters would have to seek prior permission from the Commissioner of Police or the concerned Sub Divisional Magistrates, whichever was applicable, before the protest. Likewise, Ghanshyam Thori said that no weapon including knives, lathis or others would be allowed during the protest.
Deputy Commissioner further said that the organizers of the protest would have to give the undertaking to ensure the peaceful march and protest with marshals at each relevant junction. He further said that the organizers/ protestors would be responsible for any sort of loss to human life or property for any unlawful act during the protest.
He said that these orders, being issued in pursuance of circular issued by Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management, Punjab with reference to CWP No. 28061 'Varinder Pal Sigh VS State of Punjab', would be remain in force for next two months.