Manipur violence: Curfew re-imposed, internet suspended after protesters storm houses of ministers and MLAs
Published On : 2024-11-16T20:50:55+0530 [ IST ] |
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People protest after bodies of six people from the Meitei community were found days after they were taken hostage by suspected Kuki insurgents from Manipur's Jiribam district.
The authorities had earlier relaxed the curfew from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 16 as per an order dated November 15. However this relaxation order now stands cancelled with immediate effect after a number of violent attacks at the house of MLAs belonging to
An order issued by Imphal West District Magistrate Th Kirankumar reads: "Now due to the developing law and order situation in the district the above mentioned curfew relaxation order stands cancelled with immediate effect. Total curfew is imposed from 4.30 pm of November 16 until further orders."
All persons involved in essential services such as health, electricity, CAF & PD, PHED, petrol pumps, municipality, press and electronic media, functioning of courts and to-and-fro movement of flight passengers to the airport shall be exempt from the curfew
Violence erupts in Manipur ImphalViolence erupts in Manipur Imphal
Demonstrators in Manipur's Imphal attacked the homes of two ministers and three MLAs seeking justice for three individuals murdered in Jiribam district. The attacks led the Imphal West administration to enforce indefinite prohibitory orders in
Lamphel Sanakeithel development authority representative David said: "Sapam assured us that the issues related to the killing of three persons will be discussed at a cabinet meeting and that the minister will tender his resignation if the government fails to honour the sentiment of the
The residence of consumer affairs and public distribution minister L Susindro Singh was also targeted by protesters according to officials.
In Sagolband area of Imphal West district demonstrators assembled outside the residence of BJP legislator RK Imo who is the son-in-law of Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
When protesters visited independent legislator Sapam Nishikanta Singh's residence at Tiddim Road to meet him they targeted his newspaper office upon learning of his absence from the state.
The protesters damaged temporary structures outside the office building according to reports.
necessary steps to be taken to restore order and peace in Manipur''Necessary steps to be taken to restore order and peace in Manipur
Amid the violence in Manipur the ministry of home affairs said security forces have been directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in Manipur.
The MHA said the strict action would be initiated against anyone trying to indulge in violent and disruptive activities. Important cases have been handed over to NIA for effective investigation.
The public is requested to maintain peace, not believe in rumours and cooperate with the security forces to maintain law and order in the state.
In an effort to stabilise the situation the MHA on Thursday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police stations jurisdictions across five districts of Manipur until 31 March 2025.
3 bodies found on Friday night'' 3 bodies found on Friday night''
On Friday night three bodies believed to be from six missing individuals from Jiribam district were discovered near the junction of the Jiri and Barak rivers along the Manipur-Assam border.
The bodies of a woman and two children were found about 16 km from Borobekra in Jiribam district near where six people disappeared on Monday.
Three bodies of a woman and two children suspected to be of six persons missing from Jiribam district were found near the confluence of Jiri river and Barak river along the Manipur-Assam border on Friday
The deceased were subsequently transported to the morgue at Silchar Medical College Hospital (SMCH) in Assam awaiting post-mortem examinations.
The discovery comes after three women and three children went missing on Monday following an armed confrontation between security personnel and militants in Jiribam district.
(with input from agencies)
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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People protest after bodies of six people from the Meitei community were found days after they were taken hostage by suspected Kuki insurgents from Manipur's Jiribam district.
The authorities
