Prohibitory Orders Extended Near Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital Till August 31

Kolkata Police commissioner Vineet Goyal confirmed the extension of Section 163 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) around the hospital in a statement issued on Saturday. The prohibitory orders cover the area from Belgachia Road-J K Mitra crossing to some parts of Shyambazar five point crossing belt in North Kolkata. The purpose of the extension is to prevent disturbances and maintain peace and order in the area. According to the order, any person violating these prohibitions will be subject to penalties under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

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