IT News
Imphal, May 3:
A complete shutdown brought Manipur to a standstill today as the state marked two years since ethnic violence erupted between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Shops, schools, colleges, markets, and public transport were non-functional across both the Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley and the Kuki-majority districts. Except for a few private vehicles plying in the road, the roads wore a deserted look. Additional security personnel were seen deployed at different locations to ensure peace and prevent any untoward incidents.
The shutdown was jointly enforced by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in the valley and the Zomi Students’ Federation (ZSF) along with the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) in the hills.
In Imphal, a ‘People’s Convention’ was held earlier in the day at Khuman Lampak Stadium, where large crowds gathered to remember the victims and express solidarity with the displaced. A candlelight vigil is scheduled for 6 PM. Meanwhile, in Churachandpur, the Kuki-Zo community observed ‘Day of Separation’, with memorial ceremonies taking place at the Wall of Remembrance and the Sehken Burial Site.