Mysuru: With the counting of votes polled in Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency set to take place at Maharani’s College of Commerce and Management on Valmiki Road in Paduvarahalli (Vinayakanagar) on May 23, the City Police Commissioner has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC in the entire Mysuru City limits from 6 am on May 23 to 12 midnight of May 24, in order to facilitate smooth counting and maintenance of Law & Order.

Accordingly, gathering of people in groups of more than five and holding meetings or processions in 200 metre radius of the counting centre have been totally banned. Also, unauthorised persons will not be allowed inside the counting centre.

Besides, taking out victory processions, bursting of crackers in front of houses and public spaces, making provocative speeches, taking out bike rallies and use of loud speakers are banned. No person will be allowed to carry explosive materials and lethal weapons in person. Severe action will be taken against those found violating ban orders, according to a press release from the City Top Cop.