India, May 26 -- The Pune Police have imposed prohibitory orders across the city under Section 37(1)(3) of the Maharashtra Police Act ahead of Bakri Eid and other upcoming events, citing law and order and public safety concerns.

Issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Branch) Prashant Amrutkar, the order will remain in force from May 26 to June 8.

During this period, the carrying or use of weapons and objects that can cause harm has been banned. The restrictions cover firearms, swords, knives, sticks, stones, iron rods, explosives and inflammable substances.

Police have also prohibited activities that may disturb public peace, including provocative sloganeering, inflammatory speeches and acts that could create tension between ...