Prohibitory Measures in Gwalior as T20 Excitement Builds for India-Bangladesh Match

In an effort to keep the calm and guarantee a trouble-free T20I cricket match between India and Bangladesh in Gwalior, the district magistrate issued prohibitory orders on Thursday, prohibiting rallies and the dissemination of inflammatory content, particularly on social media.

The directives, which will remain in effect until October 7, follow calls for a “Gwalior bandh” made by the Hindu Mahasabha on the day of the match (October 6) and demonstrations from other groups. The right-wing group protested on Wednesday, calling for the match to be called off due to “atrocities” against Hindus in Bangladesh, which resulted in violent protests, political unrest, and an August government change.

On the Superintendent of Police’s advice, Ruchika Chauhan, the district magistrate and collector, issued the prohibitory orders in July under section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which superseded the British-era Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

The SP observed that various organizations were protesting the match by holding rallies, effigy burnings, and processions.

According to him, offensive statements, images, videos, audios, and other content on social media platforms are inciting religious sentiments and fostering a communal climate that is harmful to societal harmony.

The SP advised installation of prohibitory orders to maintain peace, law and order in the Madhya Pradesh district.

As per the directives, anyone found within the district’s boundaries who uses social media to disturb an international match or stir up religious feelings would be dealt with accordingly. Prohibited items include flags, posters, banners, cutouts, and other items with offensive or divisive words or themes.

The administration has declared that at this time, protests and the burning of effigies in public or private spaces will be prohibited.

It’s forbidden to carry guns, be in groups of five or more, and carry both sharp and blunt weapons like swords and spears. It said that using combustible materials like acid, kerosene, and gasoline within 200 meters of any building is prohibited.

The Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior will host the India-Bangladesh encounter, the first international cricket match to be held there in 14 years.

Approximately 1,600 police officers are on duty to oversee traffic and provide security.

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