Manipur violence: Mob clash in Bishnupur, curfew relaxation scrapped in Imphal
- Since May 3, atleast 150 people have lost their lives in the ethnic violence in the state.
Amid the fresh incidents in Manipur's Bishnupur, a total curfew relaxation has been scrapped in Imphal (East) and Imphal (West) districts, reported news agency ANI.
In the latest update, Meitei community-led protestors clashed with the security forces in Bishnupur. To disperse the crowd, the forces resorted to heavy firing.
"The total curfew which was relaxed from 05:00 am to 08:00 pm on August 3 in Imphal West District stands withdrawn. A total curfew is imposed in the district with immediate effect and restriction of movement of the general public outside their residences is enforced in all areas of Imphal West District," said an order by the Office of District Magistrate, Govt of Manipur.
"Movement of persons belonging to essential services such as health, electricity, PHED, petrol pumps, schools/colleges, and municipality. Press and electronic media, functioning of courts and to and fro movement of flight passengers to the airport shall be exempted from the imposition of curfew," the order added.
Meanwhile, PTI while quoting officials reported that altogether 19 people were injured in clashes as the Army and RAF personnel fired tear gas shells at Kangvai and Phougakchao area in Bishnupur district.
Imposing the restrictions during the day as a precautionary measure, the district magistrates of Imphal East and Imphal West also withdrew curfew relaxations. The night curfew will continue throughout the Imphal valley.
Earlier in the day, tension was brewing since morning in Bishnupur district as thousands of locals came out on the streets to block the movement of security forces.
As per details provided by Manipur police, 130 checkpoints were set up in different districts in past 24 hours and police detained 347 persons in connection with various violations.
Since May 3, at least 150 people have lost their lives in the ethnic violence in the state.
With agency inputs.
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First Published:3 Aug 2023, 11:09 PM IST
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