Imphal: A flag march was conducted by combined security forces, including the Army, in Imphal, Manipur on Sunday night.
The march was in response to the renewed widespread protests that erupted on Saturday.
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The fresh violence was reported following the recovery of six bodies, including children, in the violence-hit Jiribam district.
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While initially it was reported to be protests, it later turned violent, with angry mobs burning down offices of several political parties in Jiribam. The situation escalated after a photo of a woman’s body, recovered from the Barak River, was widely circulated on social media.
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The body was retrieved by Assam Police in Cachar district, which borders Jiribam.
In the aftermath of the protests, 25 individuals were arrested from Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur districts for their involvement in ransacking and arson.
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Arms, ammunition and mobile phones were recovered from their possession.
The recovery of the six bodies believed to be the six women and children missing since November 11, sparked widespread attacks on the houses of ministers, MLAs, and political leaders in several districts, including Imphal East and Imphal West.
To disperse the protesters, security forces fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets, injuring over 15 people.
The protesters also burnt tyres on main roads and blocked vehicular movement.
In response to the developing law and order situation, the administration has imposed an indefinite curfew in Imphal East, West, Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Kakching districts of Imphal Valley.
Mobile internet and data services were also suspended in seven districts for two days, starting from Saturday evening.