India News | No Major Law and Order Issues During Christmas Festivities in Mizoram: Police
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Christmas celebrations were peaceful across Mizoram, with no major law and order issues in the northeastern state during the festivities, a top police officer said on Sunday.
Aizawl, Dec 29 (PTI) Christmas celebrations were peaceful across Mizoram, with no major law and order issues in the northeastern state during the festivities, a top police officer said on Sunday.
Although there were minor cases relating particularly to burglary and illegal selling of firecrackers, the crime rate has been low this year in comparison to the festive period in the past few years, Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Lalbiakthanga Khiangte said.
He also lauded people for adhering to laws and government orders.
Khiangte said comprehensive security measures are in place to ensure peaceful New Year celebrations.
Around 28 criminal cases were registered in police stations in the Aizawl region between December 24 and December 29, of which burglary cases were 22, the officer said.
Two persons were arrested for selling banned firecrackers during the period, he said.
At least 47 people were arrested for breaking traffic rules during the Christmas festivities, and three unnatural death cases were reported, Khiangte said.
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