Violent videos circulation: Manipur government takes swift action
The strike resulted in the closure of commercial establishmentsand markets, while public transport services were suspended, with only a limited number of private vehicles on the roads.
The Koms, Manipur’s smallest community, are caught in the crossfire of the ethnic battle between the Meiteis and Kukis. Despite their neutrality, the Koms have been targeted by both sides, with their faith and small population making them vulnerable. The distrust from both communities has left the
Inter-district public transport services also remained non-operational, according to officials.
The Coordinating Committee (CorCom), a coalition comprising at least five banned outfits, including the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), enforced the general strike from 6 am to 6 pm. A statement issued by CorCOM urged people to abstain from all forms of celebrations and movements on Sunday.
Notably, media, medical, and emergency services were exempted from the strike’s purview to ensure that essential services continued uninterrupted.
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The backdrop for this strike lies in the historical event where Manipur’s Maharaj Budhachandra signed the merger agreement with India on September 21, 1949, which officially took effect on October 15 of the same year. This day has since been observed as a “Black Day” by militant groups and has been a central driving force behind the insurgency movement in the northeastern state.
(With agency inputs)
