Imphal: Fresh tensions erupted in Manipur on Saturday evening following the arrest of five members of Arambai Tenggol (AT), including the group’s Army-in-Chief, by security forces.
The arrested individuals have reportedly been taken to Guwahati for further investigation.
In response to the rising unrest, the state authorities have imposed curfew across all five valley districts—Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur—to maintain law and order.
Internet services have been suspended in these districts for five days as a precautionary measure.
Widespread agitations broke out across several valley areas on Sunday, with protestors demonstrating against the arrests. Security personnel resorted to the use of tear gas shells to disperse the irate crowds.
However, the exact number of injuries resulting from the clashes remains unconfirmed at the time of filing this report.
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