Manipur violence: Curfew in Churachandpur relaxed for three hours to allow people to buy essentials

Manipur violence: Authorities lifted curfew in violence-hit Churachandpur district of Manipur for three hours on Sunday morning to allow people to buy essential items. Violence broke out during a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ and the state government suspended internet for five days to tackle the worsening law and order situation in the state. The Army and Assam Riffle personnel were deployed in several affected districts in Manipur.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said in a notification that the curfew in violence-hit Churachandpur district of the state will be partially relaxed for three hours on Sunday morning to allow people to buy essential items such as medicines and food. The curfew imposed under section 144 of the CrPC will be lifted from 7 am to 10 am, the notification said.

Earlier on Saturday too, authorities lifted curfew for two hours from 3 pm to 5 pm.

CM makes announcement

The Chief Minister shared a copy of the notification in a tweet on Saturday night. It read,, “With the law and order situation improving in Churachandpur district and after talks were held between the state government and various stakeholders, I'm pleased to share that the curfew will be partially relaxed as per the details shared below."

Churachandpur district magistrate Sharath Chandra Arroju issued a notification. "Subsequent relaxations shall be reviewed and notified based on assessment of the prevailing law and order situation."

Curfew imposed on May 3

Curfew was initially imposed on May 3 after violent clashes broke out between tribals and members of the majority Meitei community.

The CM on Saturday reviewed the situation in a video conference with the senior officials of the state government, police and para-military forces. He tweeted, “Held a video conference with the senior officials of the state govt, police and para-military forces to review the on-ground operations to restore peace and stability in Manipur. The entire team is working round the clock to ensure that peace prevails in the state.”

The CM also held an emergency all-party meeting in Imphal to discuss ways to bring peace to the state.

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