Prohibitory orders clamped in 37-Tyui, 38-Wokha ACs; Nagaland CM condemns violence

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Wokha, Ajit Kumar Ranjan, on Thursday issued prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC in 37-Tyui and 38- Wokha assembly constituencies to prevent untoward incidents in the areas.

The restriction were clamped over reports of mobilisation of miscreants in several parts of the areas comprising 37-Tyui and 38- Wokha A/C, thereby threatening free campaigning and causing a likelihood of breach of public peace and tranquility in the area.

The order, which came into force with immediate effect till March 3, prohibits the assembly of five or more persons and vehicular movement of non-essential nature from 5 pm to 5 am in the two assembly seats.

“Further, in the area of the DC Office complex and 100 meters in its vicinity including the Wokha Public Ground, assembly of five or more persons shall be prohibited at all times till further orders,” it read.

However, officials and staff of the district administration, security personnel, magistrate on duty, medical personnel and persons engaged in election duty/ essential services have been exempted.

Movement of commercial vehicles (goods/passengers) or vehicles carrying essential commodities, press and media, telecom services, and medical emergencies are also been exempted.

It went on to say that election campaign events with the prior permission of Returning Officer will be exempted.

Rio appeals for peace

Meanwhile, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has condemned violent incidents being reported in various parts of the state.

“I am deeply disturbed by the election-related unrest and violence in certain places. I strongly condemn all incidents of violence and reiterate my appeal for a peaceful, free and fair electoral process,” he tweeted.

I am deeply disturbed by the election-related unrest and violence in certain places. I strongly condemn all incidents of violence and reiterate my appeal for a peaceful, free and fair electoral process.

— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) February 23, 2023