Jiribam (Manipur) [India], June 7 (HBTV): The Manipur administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 in Manipur's Jiribam district citing a likelihood of imminent danger to human lives and properties due to the 'unlawful activities of some anti-social elements', an official order said on Thursday. 

Per an order issued by a district magistrate, officials of Jiribam district have been directed to keep vigil and safeguard respective government offices/properties to avoid any losses of important government properties and documents. 

Further, it is also informed that section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 has been enforced vide this office order dated June 6, 2024.

‘I, L Angshim Dangshawa, district magistrate, Tamenglong district, Manipur, in the exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section 2 of Section 144 of CrPC, 1973 as a precautionary measure prohibiting the movement of any person outside their respective residence from June 6, 2024, with immediate effect until further orders,’ the order mentioned. 

Due to the prevailing law and order situation in the bordering areas of Tamenglong and Jiribam districts, the order stated, there is a likelihood of imminent danger to human lives and properties. This may result in the breach of public peace and tranquility or rioting or an affray in the areas because of the unlawful activities of some anti-social elements in the furtherance of their evil designs, the order said. 

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