48-Hour Shutdown Disrupts Normal Life in Manipur After Killing of Three Civilians

IMPHAL: Normal life was disrupted across several districts of Manipur after the Native People Committee Manipur (NPCM) called a 48-hour shutdown following the killing of three Meitei civilians who had gone to collect firewood near the Khongbal area along the Imphal East–Kangpokpi border. Markets, educational institutions and public transport were affected by the protest.

The committee demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible, removal of unauthorised armed camps and an end to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. Protesters also raised concerns over security failures and warned of further agitation if their demands were not addressed within 48 hours.