Curfew relaxed in 3 districts, broadband restored with conditions

Curfew was eased in three Imphal Valley districts on Tuesday, and broadband internet restrictions were lifted under conditions.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh blamed the Congress for the ongoing crisis, while NDA MLAs called for a "mass operation" against militants responsible for killing six women and children.

Peaceful rallies were held across the state, with hundreds marching in Churachandpur with empty coffins to demand justice for victims of a gunfight in Jiribam, and civil society groups in Imphal West protested the reimposition of AFSPA.

Prohibitory orders were relaxed in Imphal East and West, and Kakching districts from 5 am to 10 am to facilitate the purchase of essential items "in view of improvement in law and order", separate notifications issued by district administrations said. However, restrictions on large scale gatherings or movement of persons or sit-ins continued to remain imposed.