The district magistrate of Wokha, AK Ranjan Kumar on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC clamped with immediate effect and applicable till July 24, 2023.
In an order, DM said the matter concerning the Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) is pending before the High Court and that there were reports about mobilization of rival groups, likely to disturb peace in the Wokha Town.
Therefore, urgent preventives measures are required to ensure peace and tranquillity in the area.
In this regard, DM has prohibited the assembly of five or more persons in whole of Wokha Town.
However, police, security forces, magistrates on duty, fire & emergency services, health services, educational/financial institutions and government departments shall be exempted from the restrictions.
