PRAYAGRAJ, March 12 -- Ahead of upcoming festivals and competitive examinations, the Prayagraj administration imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, until April 16 to maintain law and order in the district. Officials confirmed the restrictions are strictly enforced during this period which started from March 9.

Additional police commissioner Ajaypal Sharma issued a detailed 51-point set of guidelines regarding the enforcement of the order, directing strict action against anyone found violating the restrictions.

Police officials noted that several major religious festivals and public events are scheduled during this period, including Alvida Namaz on March 13, Eid on March 20 and 21, C...