Kohima, 19 July (MTNews): Wokha district administration has promulgated section 144 CrPC in Wokha town prohibiting the assembly of five or more persons as a preventive measure against the likely occurrence of conflict between rival groups over an ongoing dispute in the Lotha Baptist Churches Association.
Considering the urgency of the situation and the potential risk to public peace and tranquility, it said that the order was passed ex-parte, which comes into effect immediately and will continue till 24 July. The Police, Security Forces, Magistrates on duty, Fire & Emergency Services, health services, educational, financial institutions and government departments are exempted from the restrictions.