Ranchi District Administration Imposes Security Measures at Mahadani Maidan
The district administration in Ranchi took decisive action on Saturday by implementing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS around the contentious Mahadani Maidan area. This preventive measure comes in response to intelligence inputs indicating potential attempts by certain groups to construct a boundary wall around the disputed property.
Specific Restrictions and Enforcement Details
Ranchi Sub-Divisional Officer Utkarsh Kumar officially issued the order that covers a 500-meter radius around Mahadani Maidan in Bero circle. The restrictions specifically prohibit the gathering of five or more people at the location, carrying or using any type of arms and ammunition, organizing dharnas and demonstrations, and using loudspeakers in the designated area.
The administration's decision stems from an ongoing dispute between two communities over the land at Mahadani Maidan. Security concerns escalated after authorities received credible information that certain individuals planned to alter the status quo by attempting to build a boundary wall around the property.
Duration and Legal Framework
The prohibitory orders will remain effective until further notice, giving the administration complete discretion over when to lift the restrictions based on the evolving situation. The legal foundation for these measures comes from Section 163 of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita), which empowers district authorities to impose such restrictions when public order and safety are at risk.
Local authorities have emphasized that these measures are purely preventive and aim to maintain peace in the region. The administration has deployed additional security personnel to monitor the situation and ensure compliance with the new regulations.
Residents and community leaders have been advised to cooperate with the administration and report any suspicious activities that might violate the prohibitory orders. The district administration has assured that the restrictions will be reviewed regularly and lifted as soon as the situation normalizes.
