Army and Assam Rifles continued to conduct flag marches in several trouble-torn districts of Manipur for the third day on Friday even as sporadic incidents were reported from different areas, officials said.A defence spokesman on Friday said .
In view of the prevailing widespread unrest in Manipur, the Central Government on Friday imposed Article 355 in the state to control the situation, top police officials said on Friday.Article 355 is a part of emergency provisions contained in .
Director General of Manipur Police said that Article 355 has been imposed in the entire state, allowing the Centre to take all necessary steps to control the situation and protect the people s lives and properties.
Article 355 is a part of emergency provisions contained in the Constitution that empowers the Centre to take all necessary steps to protect a state against internal disturbances and external aggression. Manipur Violence: Article 355 Invoked To Control Situation, Army Flag March on; Additional Troops Airlifted From Assam.