In Manipur, 24-Hour Shutdown, 1 More Killed, And AFSPA Looms Large

Chief Minister N Biren Singh said he was "highly upset" with the violence in Manipur and elements who add to tensions will be held responsible for any stringent government action, including the reimposition of AFSPA

There is tension in parts of Manipur again after recent incidents of violence. Chief Minister N Biren Singh has also warned troublemakers that they would be responsible if the Centre decides to reimpose the stringent Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, or AFSPA, in valley areas.

A fifth person died during treatment today after he was shot on Monday night in Lilong. He was a driver who caught a stray bullet while he was returning home. A special investigation team is looking into the Lilong incident.

In areas where the Kuki tribes are a majority, the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) and the Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) had called for 24-hour shutdown till Wednesday midnight.