Curfew imposed, all asked to stay indoors
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 03 2023:
Given the tense situation in Manipur, the State Government has imposed public curfew in several districts.
While public curfew has been imposed in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Tengnoupal districts, assembly of five or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful and carrying of sticks, stones, firearms without a valid license and weapons or objects of any description which can be used as offensive weapons has been restricted in the whole jurisdiction of Bishnupur district from 6 pm of May 3 .
Prohibitions have also been placed on movement of any persons outside their residences from 7 pm of May 3 until further orders in the whole areas of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal and Jiribam districts.
People in Imphal West, Thoubal and Jiribam have been directed to submit an application to the respective Superintendents of Police in case of emergencies and for taking out processions for marriage, funeral etc within the scheduled areas.
Movement of any persons outside their respective residences has been restricted with immediate effect in the whole areas under the jurisdiction of the Churachandpur, particularly Kangvai, Tuibong and Churachandpur sub-divisions and whole areas of Pherzawl and Tengnoupal, said the orders of the respective District Magistrates.
The restrictions placed in the districts shall not apply to Government agencies involved in the enforcement of law and order and maintenance of essential service, said all the orders.