Day after flare-up in Manipur, Imphal wears a deserted look

Imphal city came to a standstill on Thursday owing to the imposition of total curfew. Only essential services were exempted from the purview of the curfew.

A large number of security forces were deployed in strategic areas of Imphal. Frisking and checking have been intensified, particularly at night time.

“Nobody wants to venture out given the prevailing situation. There are too many barricades and checkings. People go out only during emergencies,” said Th Christopher, a resident of Imphal East.

After Wednesday’s violence, the state requisitioned 20 companies of troops in addition to the more than 70 companies deployed across the state. “We have asked for 20 more companies of troops. Four companies have arrived on Thursday itself,” said Kuldiep Singh, security advisor to the Manipur government.

Singh said that security forces have been instructed to occupy vulnerable areas of Bishnupur district.