Manipur Violence: Internet Suspended, Sec 144 Imposed After CM Event Venue Was Put On Fire

Manipur: The state administration has decided that the internet connectivity will be temporarily suspended and Section 144 imposed in Churachandpur district after an unruly mob set fire to an open gym constructed at PT Sports Complex in New Lamka yesterday.

The gym was to be inaugurated by Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The mob also vandalised the public meeting venue at Sadhbhav Mandap.

The mob attack happened as the Indigenous Tribe Leaders Forum called for a total Churachandpur shutdown from 8 am to 4 pm. The Forum claimed that despite the repeated submission of memorandums to the government protesting an ongoing eviction drive to clear reserved forested areas of farmers and other tribal settlers, “the government has shown no sign of willingness or sincerity in addressing the plight of the people.”

Following the incident Manipur government on Friday banned the internet and imposed Section 144 and other restrictions temporarily in Churachandpur District.