Curfew imposed in Manipur amid violent protests

A day after violent protests erupted in Manipur of India over the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, the situation remained tense on Sunday.

Violent protests and clashes took place between protesters and security forces in the state capital on Saturday evening. 
Internet and mobile data services have been suspended in the valley districts. 

At around 2 am on Sunday, Manipur police confirmed the development on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and shared order copies of the suspension of internet services, curfew and prohibitory orders.

A curfew has been imposed in Bishnupur district while prohibitory orders barring movement of five or more people have been issued in other valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Kakching.

Protesters torched tyres and old furniture on roads in Kwakeithel and Uripok, demanding the release of the Meitei leader. 
A mob also set a bus on fire at Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East district.

Security forces fired several rounds of tear gas shells to disperse the protesters in front of Kangla Gate, nearly 200 metres away from the Raj Bhavan here.

No official reason has been given for the arrest.

Source: Agencies