2 RAF companies deployed in Sonepat

Our Correspondent

Sonepat, May 29

As a precautionary measure in view of a threat of the Jat agitation, two companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed in the district.

One of the companies has been stationed at the intersection of the Delhi Carrier Parallel Channel and Delhi branch of West Yamuna Canal near Garhi Bindroli village to ensure that water supply to Delhi is not interrupted.

In February, water supply to the national capital was disrupted. Two persons had lost their supply while restoring the supply.

The other company has been deployed at the district headquarters.

District Magistrate KM Pandurang today promulgated prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC, banning carrying of arms and assembly of five or more persons. The orders will remain in force till July 28.

Deputy Commissioner Pandurang, during a meeting with representatives of Jat and khap groups yesterday, stressed that it was the responsibility of all to maintain peace during any agitation.

Superintendent of Police (SP) HS Doon said violence, loot and arson during the February agitation had brought a bad name to the state.

The administrative officers took assurance from representatives for maintaining peace during the agitation that would start from June 5.