Protest over Release of Sikh Prisoners: HC Issues Notice to Govt for removal of Encroachment
The life-property and freedom of the common people should be protected.
MOHALI: The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha is protesting at the Chandigarh border over the demand of releasing Sikh prisoners. Amidst the protest, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been registered in the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the agitation going on in Mohali since January 7. The petition demands that the government and the concerned officers should be ordered to remove the encroachment made by the protesters at YPS Chowk, Phase 7, Phase 3A, Mohali.
While hearing the case, the HC bench has issued notice to the government and others for March 17 and sought reply on the matter. Advocate Ravi Kamal Gupta presented arguments on behalf of the petitioner in the court.
People facing difficulties due to Protest.....
The Petitioner said that common people are facing difficulties in commuting due to the protest which is ongoing since the month of January. People are suffering unnecessarily. Working people, students and others are not able to pass through the road. The life-property and freedom of the common people should be protected.
Notably, Apprehension has been raised from the High Court that the protestors may disturb the law and order situation in the state. This can disturb the peaceful and safe environment of Punjab.