Normal life affected due to bandh in Manipur, protesters took to the streets in Churachandpur; Forces deployed at every nook and corner

Imphal. After the formation of the new government in Manipur, the situation has once again become tense. Some tribal organizations are angry with the involvement of two MLAs in the government formation process in Churachandpur district of the state. In protest against this, a complete bandh was announced on Friday. Due to this bandh, life in the Kuki-dominated district is completely affected. Strict security arrangements have been made in the district.

Kuki Students Organization had announced a 24-hour bandh from Friday midnight. At the same time, another organization ‘Joint Forum of Seven’ also called for a bandh from 6 am to 6 pm. Due to the bandh, markets remained completely closed and vehicles did not ply on the roads. Very few people also reached government offices and schools. The maximum impact of the bandh was seen in Tuibong area of ​​the district headquarters. In view of the tension in the district, additional security forces have been deployed at important places. On Friday morning, people supporting the bandh came out on the streets with sticks in their hands. Meanwhile, Kuki Women’s Human Rights Organization has also announced a big rally on Friday afternoon to protest against the MLAs.