Hoshiarpur- Due to heavy rains this year due to the monsoon season, the flow of water in rivers, streams and canals in the district has become very fast and dangerous. Keeping this danger in mind, District Magistrate Ashika Jain has issued an order exercising the powers vested in her under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Protection Code, 2023, imposing a complete ban on bathing in all rivers, streams and canals and walking on their banks and causeways within the district limits.
This order will remain in force till November 2, 2025. The District Magistrate said that it has come to her notice that people reach these places to check the water level, bathe or walk on the banks and causeways.
During this period, the water level can rise suddenly at any time and due to the very loose soil on these banks, there is a serious threat of loss of life, property and livestock. Also, there is a possibility of deterioration of the law and order situation due to this.