The country’s top wrestlers were going to hold a press conference at Raj Ghat in Delhi on Thursday, but in view of Independence Day, Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under the section of the Code of Criminal Procedure around Raj Ghat, ITO and Red Fort. wrestler in this regard
राजघाट पर पुलिस ने लगाई 144, प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस करने की नहीं दी इजाजत: विनेश फोगाट
The country’s top wrestlers were going to hold a press conference at Raj Ghat in Delhi on Thursday, but in view of Independence Day, prohibitory orders were imposed by the Delhi Police in areas around Raj Ghat, ITO and Red Fort under sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has tweeted in this regard. Vinesh said that the police has imposed section 144 on Rajghat and has stopped us from holding a press conference. Will finalize the time and place of the next press conference soon.
Let us tell you that in view of Independence Day, Delhi Police has imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 at Rajghat. Taking to Twitter, the police said, “In view of the Independence Day celebrations, Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been imposed in areas around Rajghat, ITO, Red Fort.” No gathering of people is allowed in these areas.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day on August 15 from the Red Fort.
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