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Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh bans gatherings of five or more over law‑and‑order concerns
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 07:18 PM
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The Upper Siang district administration has imposed a ban on any gathering of five or more people, citing escalating law‑and‑order issues.
The administration of Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh announced an immediate prohibition on public gatherings of five or more individuals. The order, issued by the district collector, cites rising law‑and‑order concerns that authorities say could threaten public safety.
Officials clarified that the ban applies to all venues, including religious, cultural and political meetings, and will remain in force until further notice. Violators may face penalties under the district's public safety regulations.
The district government urged residents to cooperate with the directive and report any suspicious activity to local police. The move follows a series of incidents that prompted officials to tighten security measures across the region.
Officials clarified that the ban applies to all venues, including religious, cultural and political meetings, and will remain in force until further notice. Violators may face penalties under the district's public safety regulations.
The district government urged residents to cooperate with the directive and report any suspicious activity to local police. The move follows a series of incidents that prompted officials to tighten security measures across the region.