Govt warns anti-social elements
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Dec 5 : The Government has warned all individuals/organisations against issuing threats to the public and attempting to disrupt peace in the State.
Some organizations are attempting to disrupt the peace in Manipur by threatening and intimidating law abiding citizens of the State. Actions have already been initiated against such anti-social elements by Manipur Police, said a press release issued by Chief Secretary Dr Puneet Kumar Goel.
Saying that any attempt to intimidate or endanger the safety and security of any citizen is an act against the State and its people, the Government has reaffirmed that no individual, group or organization—whether proscribed or otherwise—has authority to issue decrees, impose punishments or restrict the lawful cultural, economic or artistic activities in Manipur.
Any individual or organization, without exception, found involved in issuing such threats or attempting to disturb the peaceful co-existence shall be prosecuted strictly in accordance with law, the Chief Secretary said.
The State Government has appealed to the public to immediately report any instance of threat, extortion, coercion or suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
Prompt punitive action will be taken on all credible reports against those threatening the lives and proper- ties of the people, it said.
Reiterating its unwavering commitment to safeguard the people of Manipur, the State Government has appealed to the citizens to stand united against unlawful elements and to cooperate in the initiatives of the Government towards maintaining peace, harmony and public order to bring back the State to the path of growth and development.
IMPHAL, Dec 5 : The Government has warned all individuals/organisations against issuing threats to the public and attempting to disrupt peace in the State.
Some organizations are attempting to disrupt the peace in Manipur by threatening and intimidating law abiding citizens of the State. Actions have already been initiated against such anti-social elements by Manipur Police, said a press release issued by Chief Secretary Dr Puneet Kumar Goel.
Saying that any attempt to intimidate or endanger the safety and security of any citizen is an act against the State and its people, the Government has reaffirmed that no individual, group or organization—whether proscribed or otherwise—has authority to issue decrees, impose punishments or restrict the lawful cultural, economic or artistic activities in Manipur.
Any individual or organization, without exception, found involved in issuing such threats or attempting to disturb the peaceful co-existence shall be prosecuted strictly in accordance with law, the Chief Secretary said.
The State Government has appealed to the public to immediately report any instance of threat, extortion, coercion or suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
Prompt punitive action will be taken on all credible reports against those threatening the lives and proper- ties of the people, it said.
Reiterating its unwavering commitment to safeguard the people of Manipur, the State Government has appealed to the citizens to stand united against unlawful elements and to cooperate in the initiatives of the Government towards maintaining peace, harmony and public order to bring back the State to the path of growth and development.