AGARTALA, Aug 27 (TIWN): After almost three days of IPFT’s mayhem, West District Administration lifted section 144 from Agartala and peace has once again returned in the state after 23August mayhem created by section of IPFT’s protestors leading to a clash between Tribal’s and non tribal’s.

It is to be mentioned here that aiming to maintain peace, security and stability at Agartala West District Administration imposed section 144 around 500 meter area.

No person was allowed to move in 500 meter area of Indo - Bangla international border since night 8 PM to 6 in the morning.

However the order was not applicable to Army, Para -Military force and State Police who are engaged in maintaining law and order.

Besides the order was not applicable for those who had the valid permission from DM or SDM. The persons will be accused by section 188 of IPC who will disobey the order.

However, Section 144 empowers the Magistrate to prohibit the unlawful assembly of more than 5 people in a group. This is especially imposed to stop the sudden outbreak of riots especially by a group of armed people having a common motive to disrupt public peace and tranquility.