Curfews imposed in Wokha & Zunheboto

ZUNHEBOTO, MARCH 2 (DIPR): The Deputy Commissioners of Wokha and Zunheboto have promulgated curfews under section 144 of the CrPc ahead of vote counting on March 3.  

The DCs observed that there is an apprehension of serious law and order situation arising in their respective areas during the counting of votes scheduled on March 3 and its aftermath.  

The curfew orders prohibit assembly of five or more persons and that no individuals are allowed to move out with any kind of arms or lethal weapons.  

All personnel deployed on election duty including the polling officials/ security personnel/ observers/ micro observers/ medical personnel/ PHED and Power Department staff on duty/ fire and emergencies and staff of District Administration are exempted.  

The prohibitory orders shall be in force with immediate effect and till further orders in Zunheboto, while the Wokha DC informed that the curfew will stay in place till March 7.