Calls for Justice: Imphal Valley on Edge Over Abductions and Violence

Thirteen civil society organizations in Imphal Valley initiated a 24-hour shutdown, protesting the alleged abductions and coordinated attacks in the region. The organizations demanded the rescue of six kidnapped individuals and criticized the government's failure to maintain law and order amidst ongoing violence involving Meitei and Kuki communities.

In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, thirteen civil society organizations in Manipur's Imphal Valley called for a complete shutdown on Tuesday evening. The move comes in protest of the alleged abduction of six individuals in Jiribam and reports of coordinated attacks throughout the troubled region.

Authorities remain on high alert as the Manipur Police launched a rescue operation, though early reports regarding the captivity of the missing individuals remain unconfirmed. The International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) leads the charge, decrying attacks allegedly perpetrated by Kuki militants against unarmed Meitei communities.

In a statement issued jointly by organizations, including the All Clubs Organisations Association and Meira Paibi Lup (ACOAM Lup) and Indigenous People's Association of Kangleipak (IPAK), the bodies urged swift action from authorities. As violence ripples through Imphal Valley, the groups demand immediate governmental intervention to halt the bloodshed.

(With inputs from agencies.)