Dimapur, February 25 (MExN): District administrations of Wokha and Zunheboto have clamped prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC with effect from February 25, citing SOPs prescribed by the Election Commission of India.
Under section 144 CrPC of 1973, assembly of five or more persons and vehicular movement of non-essential nature from 5 pm-5 am in the two districts have been prohibited.
The Officials and staff of District Administration, Security Personnel, Magistrate on Duty, Medical Personnel, and Persons engaged in election duty/essential services shall be exempted. All movement of commercial vehicles (goods/passengers) or vehicles carrying essential commodities, Press and Media, Telecom Services, and Medical emergencies shall also be exempted from the above restrictions.
