Section 144 enforced in Tarn Taran, Punjab 

TARN TARAN: To maintain law and order in Tarn Taran, District Magistrate has issued section 144 orders in Tarn Taran. Gathering of five or more persons, holding meetings or raising slogans etc have been strictly prohibited at Tarn Taran. 

Notably, Tarn Taran Magistrate Rishipal has issued these instructions which will be applicable from March 21 to March 26.

Section 144 (Explained)....

Section 144 is imposed in a region in emergency situations or cases of nuisance or perceived danger of some event that has the potential to create a disturbed situation or damage to human lives or property. Section 144 prohibits public gathering. As per the order issued under this section, there cannot be any movement of the public. All educational institutions in the area will have to remain closed. Holding any public meeting or conducting rallies in the area are banned during the period.