Chandigarh, May 30 (UNI) District Magistrate, of Sonipat, K Makrand Pandurang, has imposed Section 144 in the district to ward off any tension, fights, threats to human life, damage to property and deterioration in the law and order situation. In his orders, Mr Pandurang said that there were chances that some agitators, hooligans and anti-social elements may cause damage to roads, railway tracks, water sources and power houses in view of the stay ordered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the Haryana Government’s decision to grant reservation to Jats and five other communities in jobs and educational institutions under the newly created Backward Class ‘C’ category. Under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) 1973, there would be a complete ban on the gathering of five or more than five persons at any place and carrying sticks, axe, sword, knife or any other sharp weapons. These orders shall not be applicable to on-duty government employees and would remain effective for 60 days from May 28 to July 27, 2016, he added. UNI JS AKC RJ RK2228