Indefinite curfew relaxed in Imphal

Imphal, Aug 12 (PTI) An indefinite curfew, imposed
here following protests over the killing of a youth allegedly
in a fake encounter, was on Wednesday relaxed for nine hours
starting from early this morning.

Official sources said the curfew, clamped in Imphal
East and West districts of Manipur since August 4, was relaxed
to enable the people to buy essential items.

The curfew was partially relaxed over the weekend, but
reimposed on Tuesday following protesters trying to defy the
restrictions.

Authorities said the curfew was relaxed for nine hours
from 5:00 am IST on Wednesday morning. During the relaxation,
banks and government offices would also remain open.

The curfew was clamped after several organisations led
by major social outfit Apunba Lup began agitation over the
killing of one Sanjit by police commandos in an alleged fake
encounter at Imphal market complex on July 23.

A pregnant woman was also killed and five others were
injured by stray bullets in the incident.

The outfit has been demanding resignation of Chief
Minister O Ibobi Singh over the encounter.

The sources, however, said the situation had improved
since Apunba Lub had submitted a memorandum to Governor
Gurbachan Jagat Tuesday. PTI TP