Imphal, Sept 29: In a bid to provide respite to the residents of Imphal East District, the District Magistrate has announced a temporary relaxation of the curfew that has been in effect since September 3, 2023. The relaxation will take place from 5 AM to 11 AM on September 29, 2023, allowing residents to access essential items such as medicines and food items.
This decision comes under the authority of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and is aimed at improving the daily lives of citizens while maintaining law and order in the district.
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During this relaxation period, residents will be permitted to move freely for essential shopping, but it’s important to note that this does not extend to gatherings, protests, rallies, or any other unlawful activities.
Authorities will continue to enforce restrictions on such activities to ensure public safety.
Individuals engaged in essential services, including health, public health engineering, municipal officials and staff, power services, petrol pumps, consumer affairs, food distribution, media personnel, and court personnel, will be exempt from further curfew restrictions.
Additionally, those traveling to and from the airport for flight purposes will also be exempted from the curfew during these hours.
This temporary relaxation is expected to ease the burden on residents while maintaining a sense of order and security in the district.
