Authorities have enforced a curfew in Churachandpur district after clashes erupted between different tribal groups. The unrest began when a tribal leader was allegedly assaulted by unidentified miscreants on Sunday night, but tensions escalated on Monday as locals demanded the identification of the perpetrators, leading to clash between different tribal groups.
Shillong, Jan 20: The District Magistrate East Khasi Hills on Monday has imposed a curfew in Mawkynrew Village under Madanrting Police Station in East...
With no major incidents reported from any district in Manipur, authorities relaxed curfew in four Imphal Valley districts on Wednesday and lifted the suspension on broadband internet with conditions.
The unrest followed accusations against a non-local trader, who allegedly attempted to molest a tribal woman, sparking widespread anger among the locals.
The Manipur government has suspended mobile services in five of its 16 districts for 5 days following protests by students in the state capital on Monday and in anticipation of further deterioration of law and order.
The Manipur government has imposed an curfew in the border town of Moreh and also issued an order against the encroachment of properties of displaced people after alleged attempts in the town to level structures used by Meitei residents.
Hundreds of people defied curfew orders and took out a mass silent protest rally on Tuesday seeking justice regarding ongoing communal violence in Manipur.
Churachandpur Superintendent of Police Karthik Malladi said on Tuesday that additional forces have been deployed in the disturbed areas of the district to thwart any kinds of anti-social activities
