Precautionary measures in place before board exams in Jharkhand

With the Annual Secondary Board Examination and Annual Intermediate Examination-2014 commencing from 21st February 2014, prohibitory order under section 144 CrPC will be in force from 6am.

The prohibitory order, effective within 500 yards of all examination centres, will be in force till 6pm of March 13, Sub-divisional Magistrate Dalbhum, Prem Ranjan said.

The prohibitory order will be imposed to prevent any attempt by undesirable elements or unauthorised persons that may result in breach of peace and tranquility in course of the examination to be conducted by the Jharkhand Academic Council.

During the prohibitory period, Ranjan in a communique said that carrying weapons, lathis and fire-arms, using loud speakers intending to help the examinees, possession of fire-works and holding public meeting would be restrained.

PTI

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