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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

'Do NOT assemble': Bengaluru Police warns people not to participate in Cockroach Janata Party's human chain

The Bengaluru Police on Friday warned citizens against assembling near Town Hall on Sunday, May 24, in response to a social media call allegedly issued by the “Cockroach Janata Party Karnataka” to form a human chain.

In an official press note, the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, said no permission had been sought or granted for the proposed gathering. Police also clarified that no approval had been obtained from the GBA office for the use of the location.

Authorities said the social media post had invited people to gather in large numbers near Town Hall for a “peaceful human chain.” However, the police noted that protests, rallies and dharnas are not permitted at locations other than Freedom Park, as per a Karnataka High Court order dated August 1, 2022.

“People assembling in front of Town Hall in violation of this order would amount to a clear breach of the Hon’ble Court’s directions,” the statement said.

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