Section 144 imposed in few districts of Madhya Pradesh

Thousands of protesters representing the 'upper caste organisations' on Thursday took to the streets across the country to protest against the amendments in the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Anticipating a breakdown of law and order, Section 144 has been imposed in a few districts, including Satna, Bhindh, Gwalior and Shivpuri. While in Rajasthan, 10 districts have been put on high alert with a strict vigil being maintained in all the violence-hit areas. Various social groups are also requested by concerned authorities not to take law and order into their hands during the bandh across India.