IMPHAL, June 26: The District Magistrate, Imphal West District, K Radhakumar Singh, IAS, has notified that due to reports of serious disturbance to public tranquillity at Sangaiprou, Mayaikoibi, Patsoi and Loitangkhunou areas of Imphal West, it has prohibited assembly of 5 or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful in the whole area situated within Imphal West District from June 26, 5 pm till further notice.
Under Sub-Section 2 of Section 144 Cr. PC, it has become expedient to issue prohibitory orders for prevention of breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquillity and danger to human live and properties and to prevent riot or affray because of the unlawful activities of some anti-social elements for furtherance of their evil designs, it said in a release.