Public meetings, protests prohibited at 10 identified locations in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 4 (ANI): The local administration in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla has imposed restrictions on holding public meetings and protests at 10 locations in the capital city of the state.Invoking powers under Section 6 of the Punjab State Security Act, 1953, District Magistrate (DM) Shimla Anupam Kashyap has issued prohibitory orders restricting public gatherings and activities in several parts of Shimla to maintain public order.The orders comes in view of upcoming festivals. The order covers prominent areas, including Chhota Shimla to the Ridge and Kennedy House, Rendezvous Restaurant to Rivoli Cinema for a distance of 150 meters, Scandal Point to Kali Bari Temple, Chhota Shimla Gurudwara to Link Road Chhota Shimla-Kasumpti Road, Chhota Shimla Chowk to Raj