Thangmeiband folks told to stay indoors
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 22 2016 :
Taking cognizance of police report of violent disturbance by people from Thangmeiband in connection with the construction of temporary market shed at Thangal bazar, the District Magistrate of Imphal West has imposed restrictions under CrPC 144 from 6 pm today until further orders.
The order forbids the assembly and movement of any person outside their respective residences from 6 pm today.
Significantly MLA Kh Joykishan had earlier announced that he would lead a protest rally on January 23 against the decision of the Government to construct the temporary market at Thangal bazar.
The restriction will be in force at Khoyathong, whole of the area under Khwai bazar and Khoyathong to Maharanithong along the stretch of Nagamapal road.
Later in the night today, police had put up barbed wires around Khoyathong to dissuade people from moving freely.