Bagalkote, Feb. 23 -- Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (formerly Section 144 CrPC) have been extended in the Old City area of Bagalkot until February 28, 2026.

The extension was confirmed by Superintendent of Police Siddharth Goyal. Addressing a press conference in the city, the SP clarified that in order to maintain law and order, Section 163 will remain imposed within a four-kilometre radius of the Old City area and appealed to the public to maintain peace and communal harmony without creating any disturbance.

He further denied permission for any protests in the Old City area and asserted strict legal action against the violators.

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