In regards to the emerging tensions between members of the Yimkhiung and Tikhir communities in certain localities of Kiphire District, particularly in areas where the two communities co-exist, including Zaonger. Pokphur and Longtsunger, and the prevailing situation, coupled with apprehensions of possible escalation and breach of peace, poses a potential threat to public order, communal harmony and the safety and security of the general public.
It is considered necessary to take immediate preventive measures to avert any untoward incident, prevent the assembly of persons lor unlawful or confrontational purposes, and maintain peace and tranquillity in the affected areas;
Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (earlier Section l44 CrPC, 1973). and being satisfied that immediate preventive action is necessary to prevent a likely breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquillity, the District Magistrate, Kiphire has promulgates the following prohibitory order with immediate effect:
This order shall apply throughout the entire Pungro Sub-Division, excluding Khongsa Block, but including Kiusam Circle, and shall remain applicable to all villages and localities falling within the said jurisdiction.
During the operation of this order, the following activities shall be prohibited:
Assembly of five or more persons where such assembly is likely to cause a breach of peace, disturb public tranquillity or aggravate existing inter-community tensions.
Carrying of firearms, weapons, sharp-edged implements or any other objects likely to be used to cause injury or intimidation, except by duly authorised personnel acting in the discharge of official duties.
Organising or participating in rallies, processions, public gatherings or other activities reasonably likely to provoke confrontation, incite hostility or disturb communal harmony, without prior written permission from the competent authority, wherever such permission is legally permissible.
Making, circulating or disseminating statements, messages, rumours or other material intended or likely to incite violence, promote hostility between communities or disturb public order.
Any act of intimidation, provocation, mobilisation or confrontation likely to endanger public safety or disrupt the prevailing law-and-order situation.
Exemptions: The restrictions shall not apply to authorised security and law-enforcement personnel performing their official duties, nor to gatherings or activities specifically exempted in writing by the competent authority, subject to applicable law and necessary safeguards.
The Superintendent of Police, Kiphire, and all concerned Executive Magistrates and Area Administrative Officers shall ensure strict enforcement of this order within their respective jurisdictions, in coordination with the local police and other relevant authorities.
All village authorities, community leaders and members of the public are directed to cooperate with the administration, exercise restraint, refrain from provocative activities and assist in maintaining peace, communal harmony and public tranquillity.
This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for the period prescribed by law, unless modified, extended or rescinded earlier by the competent authority in accordance with law.
Any violation of this order shall invite action in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.

(Throngsela, IA Pungro)