The Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kaliabor on Sunday imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) at Neelapani or Paradise Lake or Blue Water Lake situated in Kathalguri Gaon Panchayat under Samaguri police station for an indefinite time.
The decision came after two youths drowned to death in the lake recently. The death of the youths has proved that it is dangerous to get down in the lake and unsafe for the people.
The lake has become a popular tourist attraction where a number of people visit the lake daily from all over the state. To ensure public safety and security, the sub-divisional magistrate decided to impose Section 144 until further notice.
As per the order, getting down or swimming in the water of Paradise Lake is strictly prohibited. The order also prohibits the consumption of liquor and drugs in and around the lake.
The order came into force with effect from November 8 and any violation of the above mentioned prohibitory order will have to face strict action of the violation under section 188 of the IPC.