Cr.P.C 144 clamped in Imphal West district

IMPHAL, June 7: The district magistrate Imphal West district has clamped prohibitory order under Cr.P.C 144 in the entire Imphal West district from 6 pm today until further notice.K. Radhakumar Singh, District Magistrate, Imphal west in his order has prohibited assembly of five or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful in the district and also carrying of sticks, stones, firearms and weapons of any description or objects which can be used as offensive weapons.The order however stated that the prohibitory shall not apply to government agencies involved in the enforcement of law and order and the maintenance of essential services.It informed that persons who want to take out processions for marriages, funeral and religious purposes etc. within the district are asked to apply for permission and refrain from taking out procession until permission is obtained.