Indore:
In an attempt to maintain peace and public order within Indore, police commissioner Santosh Kumar Singh established “forbidden order” on the basis of section 163 of the Indian Civil Code 2023.
Every violation of this directive will lead to punitive action under section 223 of the Indian Justice Code 2023.
The order remains in force until July 4, 2025, said the order in X account of the district collector.
According to the provisions described, no person or group within the urban boundaries of Indore may organize an event that could encourage the hostility between communities.
Any form of provocative speech or distribution of incorrect information – in person or via social media – that focuses on religious feelings or threatens the common harmony is strictly forbidden, according to the Order.
The order also prohibits storing materials such as bricks, stones, soft drink bottles, glass containers, flammable substances or explosives in open spaces or on roofs – objects that can be used in actions of violence or intimidation.
In addition, incorrect publications that could generate the common disagreement are prohibited, the order noted.
Nobody can spread oral or digital false information or rumors that can disturb peace, said it.
The use of religious symbols or language on social media in a way that encourages hostility is considered a criminal offense, it added.
Social Media group managers are held responsible because they ensure that their platforms remain free of inflammatory content.
If such a content is posted, it must be removed immediately, the responsible party is expelled and the local authorities will be informed.
Regulations for cyber cafes have also been tightened.
Operators must verify the identity of all visitors via valid documentation, including identity cards, voter -ID -cards, ration cards, row -licenses or pan cards.
No cybercafe may function without a maintained register that records the data of each visitor.
In addition, cafes must install web cameras to document the photos of users, so that these records are stored safely for at least six months. These measures are intended to protect public safety, to prevent common unrest and to strengthen the duty of accountability in both physical and digital spaces, to ensure that Indore remains a safe and harmonious city, according to the Order.
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