People of several villages have started a demonstration urging the authorities not to transfer central forces from Uyok hills, where clashes between militants and security personnel were reported recently. “Villagers of Thamnapokpi, Sanasabi and Yaingangpokpi close to Saibol have been on a sit-in at the foothills of Uyok hills since Monday evening,” officials said. The villagers are afraid that members …
A fresh incident of gunfire was reported from Manipur’s Imphal East district on Thursday, police said. Police said state forces retaliated with several rounds, resulting in an exchange of fire that lasted for an hour. Meanwhile, the suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts of Manipur has been extended until Saturday, an order issued by the home department on …
