India
Ghazipur teen death: Prohibitory order issued, protests banned; visit to victim's village barred
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The administration has banned all demonstrations in Ghazipur due to concerns over law and order. Anyone is barred from visiting a village to offer condolences to a family. The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a statement saying unverified rumours are being spread by certain elements and Opposition parties are attempting to sensationalise the matter. A district magistrate has imposed Section 163 of BNSS across the district, prohibiting political parties and groups from assembling.