Manipur: Total curfew imposed in Churanchandpur's Tuibong

Imphal: The Manipur Government has imposed a total curfew in the entire Revenue Jurisdiction of Tuibong Sub-Division in Churachandpur district as a precautionary measure for maintaining peace and tranquillity.

Reports stated that the government has taken the measures after a massive protest was organized by some volunteers of different organizations in Tuibong bazar, Churachandpur.

The protest was against the alleged misdeeds of a non-local trader who allegedly tried to molest a tribal woman inside his shop.

Reports said that irate volunteers blocked the road and set on fire some logs and wood in the middle of the road at Tuibong bazaar.

They also called a 12-hour Tuibong bazaar bandh ending at 5 pm on Wednesday. The reports added the non-local reportedly involved in an ati social activities is still missing.

Against these backdrops and precautionary measures, Dharun Kumar S, District Magistrate, Churachandpur District, on Wednesday declared a prohibitory order effective from 6:00 AM of October 23, 2024, and shall remain in force until further orders.

He also prohibited the unauthorized procession or unlawful assembly of five or more persons and carrying arms/other instruments which can be used as weapon/s including sticks/ rods and stones.

The prohibition, however, does not apply to government agencies involved in enforcing law and order or maintaining essential services, the order states.