SINGAPORE — The police on Tuesday (Dec 15) warned the public against organising or taking part in public assemblies without a permit, after they were alerted to social media posts showing people gathering at various places in Singapore to support farmers in India.
The police added that they did not grant permits for these caused-based assemblies and are investigating the matter.
For nearly three weeks, farmers in India have been protesting against reforms that deregulate the country’s agricultural sector and allow growers to sell produce to buyers other than government-regulated wholesale markets, which guarantee a minimum price. They said that the move would threaten their livelihoods.
In Singapore, it is illegal to take part in a public assembly without a permit. This is an offence under the Public Order Act.
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The police added that they did not grant permits for these caused-based assemblies and are investigating the matter.
For nearly three weeks, farmers in India have been protesting against reforms that deregulate the country’s agricultural sector and allow growers to sell produce to buyers other than government-regulated wholesale markets, which guarantee a minimum price. They said that the move would threaten their livelihoods.
In Singapore, it is illegal to take part in a public assembly without a permit. This is an offence under the Public Order Act.
Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...lies-after-online-posts-show-gatherings-spore
