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Violent protests took place on Saturday in several areas of the capital Imphal.
The violence erupted late on Saturday night after the news of the arrest of Karan Singh, leader of the Maetai organization Arambai Teengol and some members in Manipur. In many areas of Rajdhani Imphal, protesters set fire to tires and old furniture on the roads. There was also a clash with the police. There is a tense situation in Imphal and adjoining districts.
To overcome the situation, the Manipur government has suspended internet and mobile data service in 5 districts for five days from 11:45 pm on June 7. These include Infal West, Imphal East, Thobal, Kakching and Bishnupur. Curfew has been imposed in Imphal East and Bishnupur from 10 pm.
The Collector of the Imphal East said that there is unrest in the area. Therefore, under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Civil Protection Code (BNSS), 5 or more people have been banned and carrying weapons, stone or sticks.
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The protesters set fire to tire-furniture on the streets of Imphal.
A bus was also set on fire in Khurai Lamlaong in Imphal West district.
On Saturday, protesters set fire to several trains in Imphal East and West districts.
25 MLAs and an MP from Manipur met Governor Ajay Bhalla on Sunday.
The protesters tried to set themselves on fire Demanding the release of the Maetai leader, the protesters burnt tires and old furniture in the middle of the road in Quakethel and Uripok. The airport was also surrounded. There was also a clash between the people protesting in different areas of Imphal and the police. Some protesters tried to set fire on themselves by putting petrol on themselves.
Angry mob also set a bus on fire at Khurai Lamelong in Imphal West district. The voices of several bullets were heard in Quakethel, but it was not known who fired the bullets. Information about the injuries of three people has also come out. The situation remained tense on Sunday morning.
Raj Bhavan’s security increased
Security has been increased on the roads leading to Raj Bhavan. Additional deployment of central forces has been done. The administration has warned that strict legal action will be taken against whoever violates the issued orders.
