Curfew has been lifted in Longleng town of Nagaland on Saturday. However, CrPC 144 has been clamped to be effective till March 6.

Longleng town in eastern Nagaland was under curfew for the past few days following poll violence. Nagaland went to the poll on February 27 and the results were declared on March 2.

Meanwhile, as per the reports from the security agencies, peace and tranquility have been established in the town. It seems now that there is no serious threat to peace and tranquility, lives, and properties of the general public within Longleng town.

It was pertinent that the curfew in town is no longer extended and that normal life in Longleng town with prohibitory order is resumed.

"There are exigencies and circumstances that do not permit serving due notice upon the public, this order is passed ex-parte under subsection (2) of section 144, CrPC, and is directed in the larger public interest," the Longleng district administration said today in an order.

District Magistrate of Longleng district, Dharam Raj, in the exercise of the power conferred under section 144 CrPC, 1973 imposed prohibitory order whereby any movement and unlawful assembly of more than 5 persons are prohibited from 12 noon of March 3 till 12 noon of March 6 (72 hours) within the administrative jurisdictions of Longleng town.

However, any assembly of security personnel/people for religious events/funeral services/marriages/examinations/schools/government offices/carrying of or loading/ unloading of essential goods will remain exempted from this order.

Any person(s) found violating this order shall be punished under section 188 Indian Penal Code with Imprisonment for up to 6 months, a fine, or both, the order of the administration added.