As per the reports from the security agencies, peace, and tranquility have been established in the town post the conduct of the General Election 2023. There does not seem to be any serious threat to the peace and tranquility, lives, and properties of the general public within Longleng Town.

It was pertinent that the Curfew in town is no longer extended and that normal life in Longleng Town with prohibitory orders is resumed.

There are exigencies and circumstances that do not permit serving due notice upon the public, this order is passed ex-parte under subsection (2) of section 144, CrPC, and is directed in the larger public interest.

District Magistrate Longleng Dharam Raj, IAS in the exercise of the power conferred under section 144 CrPC, 1973 imposed prohibitory order whereby any movement and unlawful assembly of more than 5 persons are prohibited from 12 noon of 3rd March 2023 till 12 noon of 6 March 2023 (72 hours) within the administrative jurisdictions of Longleng Town.

However, any assembly of Security personnel/ people for religious events/funeral services/marriages/examinations/schools/government offices/carrying of or loading/ unloading of essential goods shall remain exempted from this order.

Any person(s) found violating this order shall be punished under section 188 Indian Penal Code with Imprisonment for up to 6 months, a fine, or both.

Issued under my hand and seal on this 3 day of March 2023.

(Manjong Phom IA Longleng)