'Thabal Chongba' only on Cheiraoba day: DCs
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 04 2023:
District administrations of Imphal East and Jiribam have restricted parties concerned from organising 'Thabal Chongba' in both the districts except on the occasion of Cheiraoba on April 14.In a notification, Jiribam DC W Malemnganba Chenglei explained that as the prevailing law and order condition in the district is a matter of concern warranting strict vigil by the law enforcement Thabal Chongba shall be permitted only on the occasion of 'Cheiraoba' .
In another notification, Imphal East DC Khumanthem Diana Devi informed that "Thabal Chongba" using high volume loud speakers is permitted during Yaosang festival and Cheiraoba after obtaining due permission.
While stating that organising Thabal Chongba in various localities without time limit has been raised as a matter of concern, the DC maintained that all pending applications seeking permission for Thabal Chongba other than those falling on Cheiraoba Day stand rejected and disposed of.
Both the DCs advised parties organising Thabal Chongba to obtain prior permission from the competent authority and produce the permit when asked for by the law enforcement agencies.