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Manipur: Curfew in Imphal East and West districts relaxed from 5 am to noon on August 7

Curfew relaxation was shortened to 5 am to 10.30 am on August 5 after three people were killed in their sleep and their bodies were later slashed with swords by militants in Bishnupur district

PTI Imphal Published 07.08.23, 10:18 AM
Security forces personnel guard in Manipur

Security forces personnel guard in Manipur File picture

Curfew in the Imphal East and West districts of Manipur was relaxed from 5 am to noon on Monday.

Separate statements were issued by the office of the respective district magistrates in this regard. "Restriction of movement of the public from their residence is hereby lifted from 5 am to noon on August 7 to facilitate the general public to purchase essential items including medicines and food items," the notifications stated.

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Curfew relaxation was shortened to 5 am to 10.30 am on Saturday after three people, including a father-son duo, were killed in their sleep and their bodies were later slashed with swords by militants in Bishnupur district.

The curfew relaxation period was from 5 am to 6 pm in the twin Imphal districts before the incident. There was no relaxation of curfew on Sunday.

Ethnic clashes between Kukis and Meiteis broke out in Manipur on May 3, and have been continuing for the last three months, claiming over 160 lives.

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