Army Called In As Manipur Tense Over Protests

The Army today held a flag march in violence-hit areas in Manipur amid an ongoing protest by tribal groups over a court order on Scheduled Tribe status. Curfew was imposed in eight districts of Manipur last night after violence erupted in Imphal, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi. The Manipur government has suspended mobile internet in the state.

Army and Assam Rifles were called in to contain the escalating violence. A flag march was held today by the Army and Assam Rifles to keep the situation under control. More than 7,500 people were given shelter in army camps and government office premises in various areas of the state following the violence.