Karnataka hijab row: Prohibitory orders extended in Bengaluru till February 28

Prohibitory orders imposed in Karnataka's Bengaluru have been extended till February 28. Section 144 was imposed to restrict gatherings or agitation of any kind around schools and colleges over the hijab issue.

Authorities have extended the prohibitory orders issued in Bengaluru till February 28. The district administration had imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC in areas around all high schools in the city following the pro and anti-hijab protests.

All sorts of gatherings, including protests and rallies are banned. Inciting slogans, songs and speeches are strictly prohibited. Marriage functions with more than 300 people in open spaces and 200 people in closed places are also prohibited.

All sports complexes and stadiums should not operate exceeding 50 per cent of their capacity.

A total of nine districts are currently under Section 144. Police personnel have been posted in several towns and near schools to maintain law and order and to avoid any untoward incidents.

The High Court, in its interim order pending consideration of all petitions related to the hijab row, restrained all the students from wearing saffron shawls, scarves, hijab and any religious flag within the classroom.

Following the court order, the government has reopened schools and colleges in a phased manner.

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