The Manipur Government has issued a warning regarding strict legal action against individuals, organizations, and groups involved in road blockades, obstructions, and damage to public property in the state. This directive was released by the state Home Department on Thursday and is effective immediately.

Context

The order emphasizes that the government will take stringent measures against violators without exception. Reports have indicated that unlawful activities such as bandhs, blockades, and road obstructions have caused significant hardship to the public and disrupted the movement of essential commodities, goods, and services.

Key Provisions

According to the order:

  • No individual, organization, association, group, or body is permitted to block, obstruct, barricade, or interfere with traffic on any National Highway, State Highway, or public road in Manipur.
  • Attempts to restrict the movement of essential commodities, fuel, medicines, emergency services, public transport, goods vehicles, and private vehicles are also prohibited.