Itanagar: The Upper Siang district administration has granted permission for a peaceful rally in Yingkiong on Oct 13 after the police issued a no-objection certificate.The rally is being organised by the SUMP Affected Area Youth Association (SAAYA) and the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) Youth Wing. It will be represented by SAAYA president Geni Nangkar and SIFF Youth Wing secretary Dubit Siram.In an order issued by district magistrate Ashok Tajo, the administration laid down conditions aimed at maintaining public safety and ensuring the smooth flow of traffic.Participants have been directed not to obstruct traffic, carry weapons or exceed the permissible loudspeaker limit of 80 decibels. The consumption and distribution of alcohol and other intoxicants have also been prohibited.As Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is in force in five locations across the district, organisers have been instructed to comply strictly with all administrative directives.The march will begin at General Ground, proceed to the barricade near the deputy commissioner’s office and return to General Ground via the lower market.Gatherings in and around the DC and SP office buildings have been prohibited.The deputy commissioner directed executive magistrates to maintain law and order within their respective jurisdictions.
