IMPHAL,Manipur, Feb 1: The Imphal East District magistrate has clamped CrPC 144 in the areas covered under the jurisdiction of the Imphal East district from January 28 to February 27.
Under the order, the assembly of five or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful in the area is prohibited and carrying of sticks, firearms and weapons of any other description or objects which can be used as offensive weapons within the said area is prohibited.
Persons who want to take out procession, public meeting, rally etc within the said area may apply to the deputy commissioner for permission and they will not take out procession, meeting etc. until the permission is obtained by them, the order said.