Manipur violence: Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal West, East and Thoubal districts amid renewed clashes

Amid renewed violence in Manipur , a total curfew has been announced in Imphal West, Imphal East and Thoubal districts of Manipur from 11 am today i.e. September 10. As per the order, the movement of persons belonging to essential services such as Health, PHED, Municipal Officials/ Staffs, Power, petrol pumps, functioning of Courts, to and fro movement of flight passengers, and Media personnel shall be exempted from the curfew. Earlier yesterday, the Director of School Education had directed schools in Manipur to remain shut on September 9 and 10 amid escalating violence and unrest in the state government by Chief Minister N Biren Singh-led BJP government.