Hathras turned into fortress, Section 144 imposed

Its borders sealed, prohibitory orders (Section 144 of CrPC) in place for a month, Hathras district turned into a fortress on Thursday in anticipation of protests against the alleged gang-rape, death and “forced” cremation of a 19-year-old Dalit girl. All roads leading to the girl’s village were blocked, with attempts to stop protests descending into disorder .

Hathras turned into fortress, Section 144 imposed
Its borders sealed, prohibitory orders (Section 144 of CrPC) in place for a month, Hathras district turned into a fortress on Thursday in anticipation of protests against the alleged gang-rape, death and “forced” cremation of a 19-year-old Dalit girl. All roads leading to the girl’s village were blocked, with attempts to stop protests descending into disorder .