Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Cr PC were imposed in Manipur’s Jiribam district over the alleged killing of a 59-year-old man in the state.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Krishna Kumar of Jiribam district issued an order in this regard on Thursday.
The deceased, identified as Soibam Saratkumar Singh (59) of Sorok Atingbi Khunou of Jiribam, went missing after he had gone to his farm on Thursday morning.
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Later his body was found with wounds in the evening during a search by security forces.
Meanwhile, a case has been registered in connection with the alleged killing to take up necessary steps, police said.
Following the incident, irate locals staged a protest in front of Jiribam police station demanding justice.
In view of the development, the DC, Jiribam directed the district Superintendent of Police to utilise the security forces available in the district in such a manner to avoid any unwanted incidents.
SP Jiribam also asked to coordinate with his Tamenglong district counterpart to maintain the law & order in the neighbouring areas of Jiribam and Tamenglong.
{{/usCountry}}SP Jiribam also asked to coordinate with his Tamenglong district counterpart to maintain the law & order in the neighbouring areas of Jiribam and Tamenglong.
{{/usCountry}}The DC also appealed to people to maintain peace in the region.
While the district administration has promulgated a public curfew prohibiting the movement of all persons outside their respective residences, it is also trying to help all persons in need during these trying times, it said.