Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:06pm on 16 Nov 2024,Saturday India
The Manipur government imposed a curfew in Imphal and suspended internet services in six districts after protests turned violent over the murder of three individuals in Jiribam. Demonstrators stormed residences of two ministers, including Health Minister Sapam Ranjan and Consumer Affairs Minister L. Susindro Singh. Ethnic violence has claimed over 200 lives and displaced thousands in the state. Earlier, 11 suspected militants were killed in clashes with security forces, escalating tensions. The Union Home Ministry highlighted ongoing violence by armed groups from both communities, leading to civilian abductions and fatalities. Autopsies of victims are being conducted in Silchar.
