CrPc 144 in I/E
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 19, 2012:
The Imphal East District Magistrate has imposed restriction Section 144 CrPc in Imphal East district including Jiribam sub-division from Feb 19 to March 16.According to an order of the District Megistrate, prohibition under section 144 CrPc has been imposed considering the likelihood of causing serious breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquility and grave danger to humnan lives and property in this area.
As such the order has prohibited assembly of five or more persons.
It has also prohibited carrying of sticks, stones, firearms and weapons of any other description or objects which can be used as an offensive weapon in the area.
The order shall not apply to the agencies of the government involved in the enforcement of law and order and the maintenance of essential services.