Bhopal police issue prohibitory orders restricting protests for two months at key junctions including Roshanpura Crossing and the area around Polytechnic Crossing, Akashvani and Kilol Park. The order covers activities such as demonstrations, strikes, agitations and effigy burning.
Police say the restrictions are intended to prevent traffic disruption and reduce inconvenience to commuters. They also cite concerns that blockages at these junctions could impede movement of emergency services, including ambulances and fire brigades. Police note Roshanpura Crossing connects to major destinations such as Raj Bhavan, the airport and Hamidia Hospital, while Polytechnic Crossing is described as a key route to the airport and medical facilities such as Hamidia Hospital and Gandhi Medical College.
Outlets report the measures are issued by Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The orders are in force for two months from their respective implementation dates, and exemptions may be granted by the commissioner for specific aggrieved persons. The coverage focuses on the restricted zones and the permitted exemptions rather than broader political context.
