Violence in Manipur: Curfew eased in some areas, normal classes resume from this date | 10 updates

A curfew has been imposed under Article 144 in Manipur after clashes broke out between Kuki and the Meitei communities on May 3.

imphal: Authorities in the Imphal East district on Saturday decided to relax the curfew on Sunday, June 18 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow the general public to purchase essential items, including medicines and food.

According to the circular issued by the District Magistrate, Imphal East, Khumanthem Diana Devi, “Total public curfew under Section 144 CrPC, 1973 prohibiting the movement of any person outside their respective residences imposed in Imphal East District see this Office Order of May 3, 2023 is hereby relaxed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 18, 2023, except for the area for which the schedule is provided below to help the general public purchase essential items, including medicines and food supplies.

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The authorities in Imphal East district have decided to relax the curfew on Sunday, June 18 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A curfew has been imposed under Article 144 in Manipur after clashes broke out between Kuki and the Meitei communities on May 3.
The Manipur government plans to resume normal classes for all schools in the state from June 21, Education (Schools) directorate L Nandakumar Singh, the Manipur government said on Saturday.
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said on Sunday that his counterpart in Manipur, N Biren Singh, has spoken to him by phone and sought his help to restore peace in the neighboring state.
“The chief minister of Manipur, Shri N Biren Singh, approached me by phone at 12:30 pm about the ongoing violence in Manipur and asked for my help in solving the problem, hoping that there would be a peaceful coexistence from now on. In addition, the request is for resources and measures to be taken so that the Mizoram Meitei can settle peacefully,” said Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his planned visit to the US and asked why he went abroad instead of visiting Manipur to solve the crisis in the violence-hit northeastern state .
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday condemned the ongoing violence in Manipur and called on the government, including the local administration, police, security forces and central agencies to take all possible steps to immediately restore peace.
The Congress on Sunday lashed out on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur, saying another ‘Mann Ki Baat’ but ‘Maun’ (silence) on Manipur.
Manipur’s ten opposition parties led by the congress on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” on the ongoing violence in the northeastern state, urging him to meet them and issue a call for peace.
Two civilians were injured as gangs clashed with security forces overnight in Imphal city and attempts were made to set fire to the homes of BJP leaders, officials said on Saturday.