Sec 144 CrPC imposed in Thoubal district
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 07 2020:
In view of report of a volatile situation in Thoubal district with connection to the by-elections to Manipur Legislative Assembly in respect of 30-Lilong and 34-Wangjing Tentha Assembly Constituencies, the District Magistrate Thoubal, N Bandana Devi, IAS, has imposed Section 144 of CrPC in the district with effect from October 7 onwards till further orders.
The Section prohibits gathering of 5 or more persons, movement of villagers/persons carrying deadly weapons etc.
This order is not applicable to Government Officials/machinaries involved in the enforcement of law and order, military/paramilitary/police forces and other genuine urgent related to medical and essential services.