Authorities impose curfew in violence-hit India's Manipur, snap internet services
Xinhua, December 19, 2016 Adjust font size:
Authorities Sunday imposed indefinite curfew in parts of India's northeastern state of Manipur and snapped mobile internet services in wake of violence, officials said.
The curfew was imposed in the afternoon in Porompat and Sawombung subdivisions of Imphal East district.
"Curfew will continue until further directions," reads an order issued by district magistrate.
The administration has also ordered the shutting down of mobile internet services in Imphal West.
According to the officials the step was taken to stop spreading of rumours through social networking sites.
An indefinite economic blockade on the two national highways (which serve as lifeline for the state) imposed by United Naga Council (UNC) has resulted in shortage of essential items in the landlocked state.
The blockade was imposed on Nov. 1 against local government's announcement regarding formation of seven new districts.
Violence erupted in Manipur's capital -- Imphal on Sunday afternoon when protesters attacked vehicles coming from the Naga-dominated hill districts.
Reports said several vehicles were set on fire and vandalised, while as a bus was pushed into a river. However, there were no reports of any casualties in the violence.
On Friday three blasts went off in Nagaram area of Imphal West, besides an alleged attack on a church. Endit