G20: Section 144 imposed in North-east Delhi to avert any riot-like situation

“An order has been issued under section 144 CrPC enforcing restrictions by the deputy commissioner of police in north- east Delhi, where communal riots broke out in 2020,” the notice read. 

To tackle any situation resulting in violence or any act that leads to a breach of peace during G20 events in the national capital the order has been issued, it read. The order is valid for two months and will be re-issued if need be following a detailed assessment, it further reads.