Faridkot, 27 June 2025 : District Magistrate Madam Poonamdeep Kaur, I.A.S., exercising the powers granted under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, has issued prohibitory orders within the jurisdiction of District Faridkot. These orders will remain in force until August 16, 2025.
According to the orders issued by the District Magistrate:
- During any kind of live show in District Faridkot, songs that promote alcohol, drug use, or incite violence will not be allowed to be performed.
- Children under the age of 12 will not be permitted to enter cinema halls/multiplexes where ‘A’ (Adult) rated films are being screened.
- No nude, semi-nude, or obscene posters will be displayed or installed in or around educational institutions within District Faridkot.
- A complete ban has been imposed on the use of loudspeakers 15 days prior to annual examinations and during the examination period throughout District Faridkot.
Summary:
Authorities have enforced a ban on songs that glorify drug use and ordered the removal of obscene posters to curb negative influence and maintain public decency.