Bandh disrupts life in Manipur

IMPHAL, NOV. 7. The 17-hour Manipur bandh crippled normal life today in the State amidst sporadic incidents of arson. Bandh supporters set ablaze tyres and sprayed oil on several important roads after blockading them with stones at Yumnam Leikai, Kongba Bazar, Hhaobam Marak, Moirangkhom, Wangkhei, Tera and Khurai, in the periphery of Imphal town.

Traffic was off the roads and shops, markets and business establishments remained closed, official sources said. Transport services between Manipur and neighbouring States remained suspended. The Indian Airlines, however, operated its flights to and from Imphal normally.

Attendance in the State and Central Government offices was `almost nil.' Security was tight with forces deployed at all vulnerable points. Patrolling in and around the State capital was also intensified.

The bandh was called last night by six organisations - the All Manipur Students Union, Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup, National Identity Protection Committee, Manipur Keithel Nupi Marup (Manipur market women's association), Zeliangrong Women's Society and Kuki Mothers Association - to protest the killing of ten persons at Tulihal Malhom area on November 2.

- PTI

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