Kolkata Police has issued prohibitory orders banning rallies, demonstrations, and other assemblies in parts of central Kolkata for 60 days to prevent possible disturbances to public tranquillity. According to a notification issued by Kolkata Police commissioner Supratim Sarkar, the order has been enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. ADVERTISEMENT"The restriction will remain in force from March 4 to May 2, or until further orders," the notification said. It also prohibits rallies, meetings, processions, dharnas, and demonstrations to ensure "immediate prevention of breach of peace and disturbances of public tranquillity." Police said the restrictions were necessary in view of the larger public interest and to prevent disruption of traffic in the busy commercial district.

Source: The Telegraph March 05, 2026 12:39 UTC