In a security-focused initiative, the Chandigarh administration has enacted a ban on the sale of items associated with the armed forces and police without proper buyer documentation. This order, issued by district magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, will take effect from midnight on May 13, 2026, and will last for 60 days until July 11, 2026. The administration's decision is driven by concerns over the misuse of military uniforms, vehicle stickers, insignia, and flags, which could allow anti-social and terrorist elements to impersonate security personnel and engage in illegal activities. To mitigate these risks, all sellers in Chandigarh are required to document the sale of such items, including maintaining records of buyers and their valid identity proof. Any violations of this directive will lead to legal consequences under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for disobedience of orders by public servants, among other legal provisions. This emergency measure reflects the administration's commitment to enhancing public safety and maintaining law and order in the city.