Manipur: Curfew enforced in Jiribam after 11 militants killed in clash with CRPF
Kuki-Zo council demanded a "total shutdown" in response to the deaths of 11 militants, referred to as "village volunteers".
Officials in Manipur's Jiribam district enacted a curfew on Monday following the Kuki-Zo organizations' call for a complete shutdown in the hill regions to denounce the killing of 11 suspected militants, according to news agency PTI.
The district magistrate (DM) issued orders prohibiting the possession of firearms, swords, sticks, stones, or other dangerous weapons, as well as any sharp objects that could be used as weapons.
Government agencies, security forces, and essential service providers are exempt from the curfew while carrying out their duties to maintain law and order. Written consent is required for emergencies, weddings, funerals, etc., in the designated area.
The DM referred to a police report citing concerns about potential unrest and threats to lives caused by "illegal activities of certain anti-social elements seeking to advance their malevolent intentions".
The Kuki-Zo Council identified the deceased as "village volunteers" and declared a complete closure on Tuesday "from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM to pay respects to the victims and show our unified sorrow and support for those who were ruthlessly killed". The council has also demanded a prompt and comprehensive inquiry to ensure the offenders are held accountable.
Eleven suspected militants were killed in a intense gun battle with security forces on Monday. The insurgents, dressed in camouflage uniforms and carrying advanced weapons, opened fire at a police station and a nearby CRPF camp in Jiribam district. Two CRPF personnel were injured during the intense firefight at Borobekra, with one of them in critical condition.
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