Security forces with anti-riot equipment have been deployed across the Muslim-dominated Lilong area in Manipur’s Thoubal district in the wake of violent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said on Tuesday.
Vigil has also been heightened in parts of Imphal East district ahead of a planned “human chain protest” at Khurai Khumidok Bazaar on Tuesday against the Act, they said.
“Security forces shall be equipped with anti-riot equipment including tear gas gun shells, canes, body protectors and helmets,” an order issued by the Superintendent of Police (Thoubal) said.
