Imphal, Dec 19: Indefinite curfew imposed at Imphal east area has once again affected the normal life in the district today.
The indefinite curfew which came into force from Sunday evening was called in-order to control the situation arising at the Imphal east area where many vehicles were vandalised and goods were destroyed for transporting at the hill areas.
Many part of the Imphal-East area remain affected as most of the road were seen to be blocked with wood logs and stones and even tires were burnt preventing any kind of vehicular movement.
Since the curfew was imposed at Imphal east area, almost all the mobile internet services were snapped to prevent spread of rumours which could create communal issue in the state.
The curfew was imposed on the evening of Sunday evening at both Imphal East and Imphal West district, said an order issued by the District Magistrate and it will continue till further directions.
Earlier in the day, the state Cabinet decided to shut down mobile internet services in Imphal East and West district with immediate effect, taking serious note on the prevailing situation here following the incident at Chingmeirong on December 17.
