Imphal West district magistrate Th Kirankumar on Saturday issued an order to this effect under sub-section 2 of section 144 of Cr.P.C., 1973.
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The district magistrate of Imphal West has prohibited the assembly of five or more persons, which is likely to turn unlawful, and carrying of sticks, stones, firearms without a valid license, weapons or objects of any description, which can be used as offensive weapons, in the revenue district of Imphal West for a period of two months.
Imphal West district magistrate Th Kirankumar on Saturday issued an order to this effect under sub-section 2 of section 144 of Cr.P.C., 1973.
“Information has been laid before me by the Superintendent of Police, Imphal West District vide his letter No. 6/14/SP-IW/2021 dated 18th January 2022 that there is likelihood of serious breach of peace, disturbance to the public tranquility and grave danger to human lives and properties and also there is information regarding threatening of business
community in Imphal area by the underground elements for payment of extortion demand and furthermore the rising cases of Covid-19 in the State and the District makes the situation more concerning,” stated the order.
The order also maintained that the measures have been taken up to prevent any breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquility and danger to human life and property.
However, the restrictions have been relaxed for the agencies of the government involved in the enforcement of law and order and the maintenance of essential services and personnel related with the conduct of elections.
The district magistrate also informed that permissions should be obtained for taking out rallies or processions for socio-political, customary, religious objectives or for entertainment, involving the assembly of five or more persons within the scheduled area.