Indefinite curfew relaxed for 12 hours in Imphal

Indefinite curfew in Manipur's Imphal East and Imphal West districts was today relaxed for 12 hours.

Indefinite curfew in Manipur’s Imphal East and Imphal West districts was today relaxed for 12 hours.

Police and security forces kept vigil during the relaxation period which began at 5 am. The curfew was relaxed to enable people to buy essential items.

The curfew was imposed on August four in the wake of widespread protest against the killing of a young man in an alleged fake encounter by police commandos.

Story continues below this ad

Prohibitory orders were also in force in Imphal and surrounding areas.

A 27-year-old man,Chungkham Sanjit,was killed in an alleged fake encounter by police commandos on July 23. A pregnant woman was also killed by stray bullets.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Top Stories

Su-30MKIs, plan to upgrade Su-30MKIs, upgrade Su-30MKIs, MiG-21s, IAF fighter squadron, IAF, Su-30MKI upgrade programme, Super Sukhoi programme, Indian Air Force (IAF), Indian express news, current affairs

Combat squadron strength dwindles, Govt looks at plan to upgrade Su-30MKIs

Entertainment Maddock Horror Comedy Universe gives us a stree, but never a saviour

Foreign traveller rates Indian cities by safety

Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli india Australia

Sports For Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, playing in the 2027 World Cup may not be a pipe dream after all

I have said more than once already that it is my fervent hope that Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj party somehow manages to win because he is not a ‘potted plant’ (political princeling) and has spent more than two years wandering about the villages of Bihar trying to understand what the people of our poorest state really need.

Opinion A dangerous election practice

After $102 million heist, Louvre moves crown jewels to Bank of France vault

World14 hr ago

The Louvre has moved valuable treasures to the Bank of France after a daring heist exposed security flaws. The transfer of select pieces, including France's crown jewels, was under heavy police escort. The heist, in which priceless items were stolen and damaged, has sparked national outrage and embarrassment for the government.

View all shorts

Live Blog

Loading Taboola...