Shutdown in Manipur Districts Protesting Government's Militant Attack Claims

Normal life in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur was disrupted following a shutdown call by Kuki Zo organisations. The shutdown was in response to the state government’s claim that 900 Kuki militants would attack villages in Imphal valley. Educational institutions were closed, and a rally was held in protest.

Normal life was disrupted in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur on Friday due to a shutdown called by Kuki Zo organisations. The shutdown was a protest against the state government's claim that 900 Kuki militants would attack villages in Imphal Valley on September 28.

Educational institutions were closed in both Kuki-majority districts. While businesses remained open in Churachandpur, markets and the movement of private vehicles were restricted in Kangpokpi.

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum announced a total shutdown for Saturday. A rally was held in Kangpokpi to oppose the government's claim. Despite government retraction of the claim, security forces stayed vigilant in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)