The State Government has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in the entire revenue sub-division of Khoupum in Noney district, following tensions over a land dispute.
An order in this regard was issued by Noney District Magistrate Vidyamari Sridhar. The prohibitory orders came into effect from 5 a.m. on Monday and will remain in force until further notice.
As per the order, the assembly of five or more persons in public places is prohibited. The order also bans the carrying of weapons, including firearms, cudgels, swords, spears, explosives, or any object that could be used to incite violence. Public activities such as rallies, processions, bandhs, strikes and demonstrations have been barred without prior written permission from the district administration.
It prohibits the obstruction of roads, public thoroughfares and essential services. Any activity deemed likely to disturb public peace and tranquillity is also restricted.
The order, however, exempts police and armed forces personnel, government officials on duty, and religious or customary practices, as well as individuals or organisations granted prior written permission by the District Magistrate.
Officials said the restrictions were imposed in view of apprehensions of a breach of peace and threats to life and property following recent unrest in the Khoupum valley area. On March 30, a tribal woman sustained a bullet injury to her leg during a commotion linked to a land dispute.
Tensions escalated after village head Gainipou Riamei reportedly attempted to declare Guitang (Duithanjang) village as public land, triggering protests among members of the Riamei clan.
According to the order, strict action would be taken against anyone violating the prohibitory orders under relevant provisions of law.
Govt imposes prohibitory orders in Noney following land dispute
