On August 5, 2019, PM Narendra Modi led government passed the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill 2019 with 370 members of parliaments (MPs) voting in favour and 70 against it. Post which, Section 144 was imposed across the state which prohibited an assembly of more than four people. Now, in what can be termed as a piece of good news for the people of Jammu, Section 144 has now been lifted from the state of Jammu ahead of the festival of Eid al-Adha.

Sushma Chauhan, District Magistrate, Jammu, while revoking the order said that the order dated August 5 issued under section 144 CrPC, within Municipal Limits of Jammu district is hereby withdrawn. Thus, now the people of Jammu can assemble in public spaces.