Manipur: Sunday restrictions have been lifted in Imphal West
In the violence-plagued Manipur district of Imphal West, restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC were loosened on Sunday, according to a notice.
Following confrontations in the state on May 3, limits on people’s freedom of movement were put in place, according to the notice made public on Saturday by Additional District Magistrate N Johnson Meetei.
“Restriction of general public movement outside their residences is hereby lifted for 2nd July 2023 (Sunday) from 05:00 AM to 06:00 PM for all areas of Imphal West District,” it said.
The decision was made as a result of the district’s marked improvement in law and order, according to the statement. It also said that the limitation needed to be loosened to enable residents to buy necessities like food and medication.
The ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki groups in the northeastern state has already claimed more than 100 lives.
The majority of Meiteis, who make up around 53% of Manipur’s population, reside in the Imphal Valley. Another 40% of the population is made up of the Naga and Kuki tribes, who live in the hill areas.
