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Manipur shuts down streets in protest over recent killings
✍️ Kashmir Media Service
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM
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Residents of Manipur observed a shutdown to condemn a spate of killings, halting commercial activity and transport across the state.
Manipur entered a statewide shutdown on Thursday as civil society groups called for a bandh to protest a series of recent killings. The shutdown saw shops, markets and public transport suspend operations, with authorities reporting a near‑total halt of normal traffic in major towns.
Organisers said the move was intended to draw attention to the rising violence and demand swift action from the state government and security forces. Police deployed additional personnel to maintain order and prevent any escalation during the protest.
While the shutdown was largely peaceful, some reports indicated minor disruptions in traffic flow and temporary closure of government offices. The state administration has not yet released an official statement on the incidents that triggered the protest, but officials have pledged to investigate the killings and restore normalcy.
Organisers said the move was intended to draw attention to the rising violence and demand swift action from the state government and security forces. Police deployed additional personnel to maintain order and prevent any escalation during the protest.
While the shutdown was largely peaceful, some reports indicated minor disruptions in traffic flow and temporary closure of government offices. The state administration has not yet released an official statement on the incidents that triggered the protest, but officials have pledged to investigate the killings and restore normalcy.