Manipur violence: Curfew imposed in 3 districts – Imphal East, Imphal West and Thoubal | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A curfew has been imposed on Tuesday in Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts of Manipur due to escalating law and order concerns. The district magistrate of Imphal East, in an order dated September 10, canceled a previously issued curfew relaxation and enforced a total curfew from 11:00 am.
Essential services including health, power, municipal staff, media personnel, and court functions are exempted.

Similarly, Thoubal district magistrate Ahanthem Subhash Singh issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, in response to potential disruptions from a rally organised by “All Thoubal Apunba Student” on September 9.
The order restricts gatherings and bans the carrying of firearms and weapons, with penalties for violators. Essential services remain exempt.