Manipur, May 3 -- The district magistrate, Jiribam on Thursday clamped prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 in Jiribam district with immediate effect until further order.

As per the latest order issued by district magistrate, Jiribam Krishna Kumar, the move was taken following a report from the superintendent of police, Jiribam on Thursday, stating that there is still likelihood of wide spread disturbance to peace and public tranquility or a riot or any affray in the area because of the unlawful activities of some anti-social elements for furtherance of their evil designs.

The statement statedthat such disturbances may result in serious breach of peace, public tranquility and imminent danger to hu...