Thoubal, April 7, 2025: In the wake of escalating tensions and a violent mob incident, the District Magistrate of Thoubal has issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, effectively placing restrictions across the entire Lilong Assembly Constituency.<\/p>\n
According to an official order issued by District Magistrate A. Subhash Singh, the move comes following a report from the Superintendent of Police, Thoubal, detailing a violent incident on the evening of April 6. A mob of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 individuals, reportedly armed with lathis and stones, attacked the house of one Md. Asker Ali of Lilong Sambrukhong Mamei and set it ablaze.<\/p>\n
The District Magistrate stated that the situation is highly sensitive and poses a significant risk to public peace and safety, with a high likelihood of further disturbances in the area. The prohibitory orders were issued under emergency provisions, without prior public notice, due to the urgent nature of the situation.<\/p>\n
Effective immediately and until further notice, the following activities are prohibited:
\n1. Assembly of five or more persons.
\n2. Carrying of firearms, swords, sticks, stones, or any other lethal weapons and objects that could be used offensively.<\/p>\n
These restrictions, however, do not apply to government agencies involved in maintaining law and order or essential services.<\/p>\n
The order has been circulated to senior officials including the Chief Secretary and the Commissioner (Home) of the Government of Manipur, as well as the Superintendent of Police and Sub-Divisional Magistrates.<\/p>\n
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as they work to restore peace and normalcy in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"