IMPHAL, June 7: In view of the likelihood of serious breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquillity and grave danger to human lives and properties in the whole area under the Jurisdiction of Imphal East district, the District Magistrate, Imphal East district, M Joy Singh has notified for imposition of Cr PC 144 in the entire district.So, it has become expedient to prohibit assembly of 5 or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful in the mentioned areas and also prohibit carrying of sticks, stone, firearms and weapon of any descriptions or objects which can be used as offensive weapons from 6 am of June 7 to 6 am of June 8.However, the order is not applicable to the agencies of the government involved in the enforcement of law and order and maintenance of essential services. Furthermore, persons who want to take out processions, public meetings, rally etc within the scheduled area may apply to the District Magistrate, Imphal East District for permission, said the District Magistrate in a press release.
