IMPHAL, Dec 27: The Imphal West District Magistrate, in exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-Section 2 of Section 144 Cr.PC, has prohibited assembly of five or more persons in the whole area situated within Imphal West District and also prohibited carrying of sticks, stones, firearms and weapons of any other description or objects which can be used as offensive weapons within the said area from 6 pm of December 28 until further orders.
A release of the District Magistrate said that district police report indicated likelihood of serious breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquillity and grave danger to human lives and properties in the whole area situated within Imphal West District, Manipur on account of the unlawful activities of some anti-social elements for furtherance of their evil designs.
However, the order will not be applied to agencies of the government involved in the enforcement of law and order and the maintenance of essential services. Persons who take out processions for marriages, funeral and religious purposes within the scheduled area may apply to the District agistrate for permission and they must not take out procession until the permission is obtained by them, it said.