Gwalior, India, and Bangladesh will play a T20I cricket match in Gwalior a few days before. According to officials, the district magistrate has issued prohibitory orders prohibiting protests and the dissemination of inflammatory material, particularly on social media, to keep the peace and ensure that the match will go without incident.
Hindu Mahasabha Calls for ‘Bandh’ Ahead Of Match
Following a “Gwalior bandh” call made by the Hindu Mahasabha on the day of the match and protests by other organizations, the orders will be in effect until October 7.
On Wednesday, a protest organized by the right-wing group called for the match on Sunday to be canceled because of “atrocities” committed against Hindus in Bangladesh, which saw violent demonstrations, political upheaval, and a change in the government in August.
DM Issues Prohibitory Orders Ahead Of India-Bangladesh Match
According to officials, the prohibitory orders were issued by district magistrate and collector Ruchika Chauhan on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Police following section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which replaced the British-era Criminal Procedure Code in July.
In response to the match, the SP noted that a variety of organizations were involved in the destruction of processions, the organization of demonstrations, and the burning of effigies.
Which Things Will Be Prohibited In Gwalior?
- If a person within the district disrupts the international match or incites religious sentiments via social media, they will be subject to the orders.
- The use of flags, cutouts, banners, and other items with messages or language that are offensive or inflammatory is prohibited.
- The administration says that demonstrations and burning effigies, among other things, in private or public places won’t be allowed during the time.
- It is also against the law to have groups of five or more people carrying firearms as well as blunt and sharp weapons like spears and swords.
- It stated that within a 200-meter radius of all buildings, the use of inflammable substances like kerosene, gasoline, and acid is prohibited.
About India-Bangladesh T20I Match
The India-Bangladesh clash will take place at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, which is hosting an international cricket match after a gap of 14 years.
Around 1,600 policemen are being deployed for security and traffic management.
