Curfew relaxed till 10 pm in IW, 6 pm in IE
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 02 2023:
District administration of Imphal West has relaxed curfew for Friday from 5 am to 10 pm while restricting any gathering/ sit-in-protest/rally without approval.
Law enforcement agencies, essential services, media and flight passengers as well as con-tractors/workers with valid Airport Entry Permit are exempted from the purview of the restriction during curfew hours.
Meanwhile, citing reports of possible serious breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquillity and grave danger to human lives and properties, and also threatening of business community in Imphal area by underground elements for payment of extortion demand, the district administration of Imphal East has strengthened the restrictions during curfew hours.
An order issued by Imphal East district magistrate, prohibits, for a period of two months with effect front 6 pm Thursday, unauthorised use of drones and wireless communication devices such as Walkie-Talkies, Personal Mobile Radio (PMR); and spreading of false/fake news and rumour mongering.
It further stated that the order shall not apply to government agencies or functionaries involved in the enforcement of law and order.
In another order, the district magistrate relaxed imposition of curfew from 5 am till 6 pm on Friday.