MP Govt Authorises DMs To Invoke NSA Against Those 'Trying To Threaten Communal Harmony'

The MP government authorised DMs to exercise powers conferred under National Security Act after reports of certain elements being 'active' and that they are likely to 'threaten the communal harmony'.

New Delhi: The Madhya Pradesh government has authorised District Magistrates of the state to invoke National Security Act between January 1, 2023 and March 31, 2023 after receiving reports of certain elements being “active” and that they are likely to “threaten the communal harmony”, reported news agency ANI. 

“Whereas there are reports with the State government that certain elements are active and are likely to be active to threaten the communal harmony and commit act prejudicial to the maintenance of public order and the security of the State,” read the order by the MP government. 

“Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the National Security Act, 1980 (No. 65 of 1980), the State Government hereby, authorises the concerned District Magistrate during the period from 1st January, 2023 to 31st March, 2023 within their respective jurisdiction if satisfied, as provided in sub-section (2) of the said section to, exercise the powers of making an order of detention conferred by sub-section (2) of the said Section 3,” it read further.