Manipur: No curfew in most parts of Imphal today

December 23, 2016 09:08

Manipur blockade: Curfew relaxed in parts of Imphal East district till 9pm today, except in areas from Lamlong Bazar to Yaingangpokpi.

Curfew also continues on the stretch of Pangei-Saikul road from Lamlong bridge to Pangei.

The landlocked state has been experiencing severe hardship in supply of essential items since November 1 after United Naga Council imposed an indefinite economic

blockade on the two national highways that serve as lifeline for the state.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has asked the Manipur government to bring back normalcy in the state by removing the economic blockade imposed by a Naga group on its highway as he embarks on a day-long visit to Manipur.

"There is a constitutional duty of the state government to bring back normalcy and they should ensure that there is no blockade along the highway," Rijiju said.

Rijiju, Minister of State for Home Affairs, said the ground situation in Manipur continues to be worrisome and the Central government wants that law and order prevail in the state.

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