IMPHAL, July 17: A report has been received from the Officer-in-Charge, Kakching Police Station vide memo No. 748/KCG-PS/2013 dated 15-07-2013 stating that there is every likelihood of apprehension of breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility in Sora areas and its surrounding areas of Kakching Sub-Division, Thoubal District following the killing of one DK James alias Musifa Maring, (60) son of (L) DK Ko-in Maring of Laiching Minou, Tengnoupal Police Station, Chandel District by the unknown persons at Khunutabi Ching, Tengnoupal Police Station, Chandel District, it said in an order of the District Magistrate, Thoubal.
“Therefore, I, Shri T. Ranjit Singh, IAS, District Magistrate, Thoubal in view of the tense and very volatile atmosphere prevailing in the Sora areas of Kakching Sub-Division, Thoubal District as stated above and in exercise of powers conferred under sub-section 2 of Section 144 Cr PC do hereby prohibit assembly of five or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful in the area and also prohibit carrying of sticks, stones, firearms and weapons with effect from July 15, 2013. The orders shall take effect from 4.30 pm today i.e. July 15, 2013 onwards until further orders”, the order further added.