144 CrPC in Imphal East
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 26 2012:
District Magistrate of Imphal East has imposed prohibition under Section 144 (2), CrPC, 1973 within Imphal East including Jiribam effective from 6am of May 26 till 6am of June 25, 2012 .
The provision restricts assembly of five or more persons and carrying of sticks, stones, firearms and weapons of any other description that can be used as offensive weapons within the jurisdiction of Imphal East district.
An order to this effect issued by the Magistrate added that persons who want to take out procession, public meeting, rally etc within the scheduled area have to apply to the DM for permission.
The prohibitory order is imposed against the backdrop of report about likelihood of causing serious breach of peace, disturbances to public tranquillity and grave danger to human lives and properties.