Hingoli Police File FIRs Against 44 for Illegal Statue Installation and Disorder
In a significant enforcement action, the Hatta police in Hingoli district have registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) against a total of 44 individuals. The cases stem from an incident late on Friday night involving the illegal installation of a statue and subsequent alleged violations of prohibitory orders, abuse of police personnel, and obstruction of official duties.
Illegal Statue Installation Sparks Conflict
According to police reports, despite prohibitory orders being actively in force in the Hatta area, a group gathered and proceeded to install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj without obtaining the necessary legal permissions. This unauthorized act prompted immediate police intervention to control the escalating situation.
When police officers and staff arrived at the location to manage the crowd and enforce the law, members of the assembly allegedly responded with abusive language. They are accused of actively preventing the public servants from carrying out their official responsibilities, leading to a direct confrontation.
Legal Charges Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
The Hatta police have filed one case under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This includes sections 223 and 189(1), along with relevant provisions addressing unlawful assembly and disobedience of orders duly promulgated by a public servant. These charges highlight the serious nature of the alleged legal breaches.
A second FIR was registered in connection with a separate but related incident near the Hatkeshwar temple on Solala Road in Hatta. Here, a crowd allegedly assembled without permission, conducted a rally, and openly defied the existing prohibitory orders. For this event, police have invoked sections 126(2), 189(2), 221, 223, and 296 of the BNS, covering a range of offenses from unlawful assembly to obstruction of public servants.
Police Appeal for Lawful Conduct
Hingoli Superintendent of Police Nilabh Rohan emphasized the importance of adhering to legal protocols. "We appeal to citizens to seek due permission from the administration before installing statues or taking out rallies and to adhere to the law," stated SP Rohan. This appeal underscores the administration's stance on maintaining public order and ensuring that all activities are conducted within the framework of the law.
The incidents have drawn attention to the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing public gatherings and enforcing prohibitory orders. The registration of FIRs against 44 individuals signals a firm response to what authorities describe as blatant violations of legal statutes.
Local residents and community leaders are now being urged to cooperate with police and administrative directives to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The cases are currently under investigation, with further legal proceedings expected to follow based on the evidence collected.
