Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Electoral Officer (DEO) Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal, has promulgated prohibitory order under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) at Longkhum village.
According to an official bulletin, the prohibitory order was imposed in view of the apprehension of the possible breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquillity thereby vitiating the smooth conduct of election in the village.
DC&DEO stated that the order would remain in force from 6pm to 6am from February 19, 2018 till the end of the election process (March 3).
Under the order, the assembly of five or more persons and carrying of fire arms, stones, lathis, explosive materials or any such items are prohibited, and the violators would be liable for punishment under Section 188 of the IPC. The prohibitory would, however, not apply to government officials involved in the conduct of elections, law and order and essential services.
It may be pointed out that prohibitory orders have also been imposed in Tuli town and Chungtia village.
Sunday, May 3, 2026