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Manipur: Kukis Shut NH-202 Over Chassad Violence; Deputy CM Demands Action
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 07:01 PM
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Kuki civil society groups in Manipur have shut down National Highway 202 in protest against recent violence in Chassad. Deputy Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has called for strict action against the perpetrators.
Tensions escalated in Manipur as Kuki civil society bodies initiated a shutdown of National Highway 202 (NH-202). The protest was organized in response to recent incidents of violence in the Chassad area, which have heightened communal anxieties in the region.
The decision to block the highway reflects the growing frustration among local communities seeking justice for the affected parties. Civil society leaders emphasized that such actions are necessary to draw attention to the security concerns and demand accountability from the authorities.
In response to the developing situation, Deputy Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated that the government is committed to maintaining law and order. He explicitly called for immediate and strict legal action against those responsible for the violence in Chassad.
The shutdown of NH-202 has disrupted traffic in the area, with authorities monitoring the situation closely to ensure a peaceful resolution. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in restoring stability and trust in the state.
The decision to block the highway reflects the growing frustration among local communities seeking justice for the affected parties. Civil society leaders emphasized that such actions are necessary to draw attention to the security concerns and demand accountability from the authorities.
In response to the developing situation, Deputy Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated that the government is committed to maintaining law and order. He explicitly called for immediate and strict legal action against those responsible for the violence in Chassad.
The shutdown of NH-202 has disrupted traffic in the area, with authorities monitoring the situation closely to ensure a peaceful resolution. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in restoring stability and trust in the state.