Manipur Unrest: Shutdowns Paralyze Region Amid Tribal Protests
Manipur's Churachandpur district faced disruptions as tribal activists enforced an indefinite shutdown protesting the killing of an elderly Kuki woman. Markets closed, roads were blocked, and attendance dwindled in offices. Calls for government action and investigations into buffer zone violations have intensified amid ongoing ethnic violence.
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Normal activities in Manipur's Churachandpur district came to a standstill on Friday as tribal activists launched an indefinite shutdown. The protest was sparked by the killing of Hoikholhing Haokip, an elderly Kuki woman, during a crossfire between security forces and unidentified armed miscreants.
Markets and business establishments in the district shuttered down, while protesters wielding sticks blocked roads, hindering vehicular movement. Educational institutions were also closed, and attendance at government offices dropped significantly as the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum led the demonstrations.
The tribal organization is demanding concrete measures from the central government for the safety of tribal people and an independent investigation into ongoing violations of buffer zones. Meanwhile, similar protests are brewing in the Kangpokpi district following a call for a 24-hour shutdown.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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