Bhopal, Oct. 21 -- Bhopal Police has prohibited demonstrations, sit-ins, strikes and other protest-related activities at Roshanpura Square and Polytechnic Square, along with the adjoining designated areas, for two months, citing concerns over traffic disruption and the smooth movement of emergency services.

According to orders issued by the Commissioner of Police (CP, Bhopal), Sanjay Kumar, on October 19 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the restrictions have been imposed in view of repeated requests by political parties, organisations, committees and other groups to hold demonstrations, protests and sit-ins at these locations.

In its order concerning Roshanpura Square, the police stated that the ...