Authorities have taken the unprecedented step of imposing an indefinite curfew in Manipur’s capital, Imphal, and several other districts in response to escalating violence stemming from protests related to the alleged abduction and murder of two students. The unrest in Manipur, a northeastern state bordering Myanmar, has deepened what security experts describe as an intense civil conflict driven by disputes over land, employment, and political influence between its two major ethnic groups.
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Senior police official L Kailun confirmed the imposition of the curfew, emphasising its necessity due to the deteriorating situation. More than 80 students were injured in clashes that occurred on Wednesday, according to another police source who requested anonymity. The official further described the atmosphere as “extremely tense” following incidents where armed groups vandalised a governing party office and launched petrol bombs at police units.
