Amritsar: Amritsar Police have issued 10 separate orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, to maintain law and order and prevent criminal activities in the city. The directions, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police Ravinder Pal Singh, cover tenant and domestic help verification, paying guest (PG) registration, drone operations, public display of weapons and noise pollution.
The orders require landlords to collect the complete address and other necessary details of tenants and submit the information to the concerned police station for verification. Similarly, residents employing domestic workers must provide their details to the nearest police station and get their identities verified before hiring them.
PG Operators, Hotels Asked To Maintain Records
PG accommodation operators have been directed to register their establishments under the Sarais Act, 1867, and maintain complete records of all residents, including men and women.
Hotels, inns, dharamshalas and guest houses must collect identity documents from every person staying at their premises. Operators are required to record guests’ names, addresses and other relevant details in their registers and immediately inform the police about any suspicious activity.
Drone Flights Restricted Near Amritsar Central Jail
For security reasons, flying drones within a 500-metre radius of Amritsar Central Jail has been prohibited.
The orders also prohibit the use of inflammable materials and unauthorised construction within a 1,000-square-yard area around the ammunition depot in the Valla area.
Restrictions On Weapons And Loud Music
The police have prohibited carrying or displaying weapons at public functions, wedding parties and other events. Songs promoting weapons and violence have also been banned. Delivering hate speeches against any community may invite legal action.
The orders further restrict the use of loudspeakers, DJs and other high-volume sound equipment between 10 pm and 6 am. Special programmes requiring sound equipment during these hours will need permission from the concerned department.
Modified Motorcycle Silencers Also Banned
The police have prohibited technical modifications to motorcycle silencers that produce excessive noise or firecracker-like sounds. The restriction aims to curb noise pollution caused by such alterations.
The 10 orders are part of the police administration’s measures to strengthen security, regulate public activities and prevent disturbances across Amritsar.
