Amid the ongoing hijab row in Karnataka, the Bengaluru Police has extended prohibitory orders around schools and colleges for further two weeks. The order will now last till March 8. Earlier, the prohibitory order was slated to be enforced until February 22.

As per the order, a gathering of people within 200 metres of all schools, PU colleges, degree colleges and other educational institutions is prevented under Section 144(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).