Manipur govt warns: No group must issue threats or decrees

Manipur Government issued warning to anti- Social Elements. Some organizations are attempting to disrupt the peace in Manipur by threatening and intimidating the law- abiding citizens of the State.

Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Secretary in a statement stated actions have already been initiated against such anti-social elements by Manipur Police. Any attempt to intimidate or endanger the safety and security of any citizen is an act against the State and its people. The State reaffirms 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 State Government appealed to the public to immediately report any instance of threat, extortion, coercion, or suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station.