Section 144 clamped in Chandel
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 14 2022:
Chandel district magistrate Mayanglambam Rajkumar on Monday announced imposition of Section 144 of CrPC 1973 in the whole of Chandel district.
As per the order, there would be total restriction on assembly of five or more people, carrying of firearms, sticks, stones, weapon or objects of any description which can be used as offensive weapons, and carrying of licenced arms and ammunition from Monday till the completion of State Assembly Election, 2022.The district magistrate stated that decision was taken considering reports that certain anti-social elements are likely to indulge in unlawful activities.
The order will not apply to government agencies or functionaries involved in the enforcement of law and order, it added.