In an order stated, «Whereas, Director General of Police, Manipur vide letter of incidents No.IC/11(163)/2008-PHQ(Pt)/ dated 30-09-2023 reported that there are still reports of violence like confrontation of the public with security forces, trying to mob elected member's residences, civil protests in front of police stations etc. And whereas, there is apprehension that some anti-social elements might use social messages, hate speech and hate video messages inciting media extensively for transmission of image the passions of the public which might have serious repercussions for the law and order situation in the State of Manipur.»
The order further said, «And whereas, there is an imminent danger of loss of life and /or damage to public property and wide spread disturbances to public tranquillity and communal harmony.