Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 10 (ANI): A total of 17 districts in Rajasthan have imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for approximately a month in a bid to maintain law and order situation in their respective districts after violence broke out recently during a religious procession in Karauli district.

The restrictions have been imposed in Dholpur, Bharatpur, Alwar, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Sikar, Jaipur, Dausa, Hanumangarh, Jaipur Rural, among others for a month from April 8.

The decision was taken a day after the Home Department issued guidelines for organizing various events during different festivals. As per the guidelines, the organizers will have to submit an affidavit and request letter for processions, rallies and use of the DJ system, including the details of the content to be played through the DJ system.