Wednesday, November 13, 2024
spot_img

Manipur violence: Curfew relaxed in Churachandpur; Tharoor calls for President’s rule

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

Shillong, May 7: Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh shared a notification stating that the curfew in the state’s violence hit Churachandpur district will be partially relaxed for three hours on Sunday morning to allow residents to shop for necessities like food and medicine.

The announcement stated that from 7 am to 10 am, the curfew imposed by section 144 of the CrPC would be removed. Curfew was relaxed earlier on Saturday as well, from 3 to 5 pm.

N Biren Singh tweeted on Saturday night, sharing a copy of the notification, “With the law and order situation improving in Churachandpur district and after talks were held between the state government and various stakeholders, I’m pleased to share that the curfew will be partially relaxed as per the details shared below.”

The notification read, “Subsequent relaxations shall be reviewed and notified based on assessment of the prevailing law and order situation.”

A curfew was initially imposed on May 3 after violent clashes broke out.

Meanwhile Congress leader Shashi Tharoor called for President’s rule in the state and said that people were feeling gross betrayed.

He Tweeted, “As the Manipur violence persists, all right-thinking Indians must ask themselves what happened to the much-vaunted good governance we had been promised”.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Boney M to add grand flavour to Cherry Blossom Festival on Nov 15

Shillong, Nov 13: Boney M has arrived in Guwahati, with lead singer Maizie Williams ready to bring their...

Over 5 lakh elderly above 70 enroll for Ayushman cards; highest from MP, Kerala

New Delhi, Nov 13: More than five lakh senior citizens who are 70 and above have been enrolled...

MOTHER helps Meghalaya in reducing MMR & IMR rates

SHILLONG, Nov 12: Meghalaya has witnessed progress in reducing Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), as per the Health Management...

Mawshynrut residents to march to KHADC today

SHILLONG, Nov 12: Residents of 21 villages from Mawshynrut area in West Khasi Hills along with members of...