Manipur Violence: Section 144 Imposed in Bishnupur in View of Law and Order Situation

"Assembly of five or more persons, which is likely to turn unlawful, and carrying of sticks, stones, firearms without a valid license, weapons or objects of any description which can be used as offensive weapons, prohibited in the whole jurisdiction of Bishnupur district with immediate effect," read the order.

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Bishnupur, May 3: The Bishnupur district administration in Manipur on Wednesday imposed section 144 across the district in view of the law and order situation. The move came after violence was reported in Bishnupur on Wednesday. Manipur University to Host Seminar on 'Youth in Democracy and Governance'.

"Assembly of five or more persons, which is likely to turn unlawful, and carrying of sticks, stones, firearms without a valid license, weapons or objects of any description which can be used as offensive weapons, prohibited in the whole jurisdiction of Bishnupur district with immediate effect," read the order. Vice President Dhankhar to Visit Assam, Manipur Tomorrow.

The prohibition will be imposed till further orders. The order was imposed at 6 pm on Wednesday. Further details awaited.

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