Manipur blockade: Curfew lifted till 7 p.m. from Imphal East, except for few areas
21 Dec 2016 7:00 AM GMT
The curfew which was imposed post violence in the state has been lifted in Imphal east, excluding the stretch from Lamlong to Yaingangpokpi.
The Home Ministry voiced concern over the ongoing blockade on NH 37 in Manipur and the consequent shortages of essential commodities faced by the people of Nagaland. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)
Imphal: Curfew has been lifted till 7 p.m. on Wednesday from Imphal East, except for Lamlong to Yaingangpokpi, in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the state.
As many as three state police personnel were killed in militant ambush while 14 others got injured in the aftermath of the formation of seven new revenue districts by the state government.
Nine sophisticated weapons were also snatched by the militants after overpowering the Indian Reserve Battalion. More than 20 vehicles were set ablaze in different incidents.
( Source : ANI )
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