Faridkot, 13 Aug 2025 : District Magistrate Faridkot, Ms. Poonamdeep Kaur, exercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, has issued orders imposing a complete ban on any person covering their face while moving around within the jurisdiction of Faridkot district.
She stated that the Chief Minister of Punjab will be specially attending the state-level Independence Day function in Faridkot and will hoist the national flag at Nehru Stadium. She said that any person covering their face could commit an act that may disturb law and order.
Therefore, to maintain peace and public order, orders have been issued that no person should walk around covering their face to conceal their identity within the boundaries of Faridkot district. These orders will remain in force until August 15, 2025.
Summary :
The District Magistrate ordered a complete ban on covering faces while moving in public, citing security concerns and urging citizens to follow the directive for safety.