Dimapur, February 12 (MExN): Prohibitory orders promulgated under CrPC 144 in Kiphire town was revoked on February 12. A district administration official from Kiphire informed that the Deputy Commissioner issued a notice today revoking an earlier order, which was passed on February 7 subsequent to the February 6 killing and resultant mob violence. The official said that the town has not witnessed recurrence of fresh violence for the past days. Businesses resumed after the passing of the revocation order, which took effect at 12 noon. In Pungro, there was also no report of any untoward incidents since the February 8 incidents of arson and vandalism. In Shamator, CrPC 144 continues to remain in effect. An official from Shamator stated that the situation was under control with no recurrence of violence since February 10.
