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Panchkula imposes Sec 144 near Ghaggar banks

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Tribune News Service
Panchkula, July 28

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As heavy rain during the ongoing monsoon is expected to lead to a rise in the water level of the Ghaggar, which passes through the district, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Handa today imposed Section 144 of the CrPC near its banks.

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As per the order, approach within 20 metres of the banks of any river/rivulet by any person (adult or child) is now prohibited until September 26.

At least 13 locations near the Ghaggar and its tributaries — the Tangri and the Kaushalya — have been marked as flood-prone.

The DCP also directed the Forest Department, Irrigation Department and other departments concerned to put up a clear warning or notice boards near the rivers to prevent any untoward incident.

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It is usually seen that people, mainly children from slums, take a bath in the Ghaggar, putting their lives at risk. Many drowning mishaps have been reported over the past years.

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