Curfew clamped at Wangoi sub-division
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 11 2016:
In view of the tense situation prevailing in Mayang Imphal area, Imphal West District Magistrate Ningthoujam Geoffrey has issued an order clamping curfew in Wangoi sub-division, Imphal West district under sub-section 2 of Section 144, CrPC 1973 whereby movement of any person outside their respective residences has been prohibited with effect from 1 pm today.
The order which will remain in force until further orders will cover the whole Wangoi sub-division of Imphal West district.
Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary has directed the Imphal West Deputy Commissioner to ensure that all licensed gun holders living in and around Mayang Imphal area deposit their arms together with the licenses at Mayang Imphal police station or nearest police stations.
If any one fails to deposit licensed guns and licenses or if any one is found misusing licensed guns, their licences shall be cancelled, read the Chief Secretary's instruction.
Another order issued by Thoubal District Magistrate T Ranjit has prohibited assembly of five or more persons as well as carrying of sticks, stones, firearms, fire-crackers, sharp weapons and other explosive materials with effect from 1 pm today until further order.
The order has further asked all licensed gun holders in Lilong area to deposit their arms immediately failing which the license will be revoked, The order will be effective throughout Thoubal district, it said.