Normal life was disrupted in parts of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday as a 10-hour shutdown was observed following the killing of two village volunteers in Mulam village.
The shutdown was called by the Committee on Tribal Unity to honour the two deceased volunteers. The bandh was observed from 6 am to 4 pm amid rising tension in the region a day after the killings.
During the shutdown, shops and business establishments remained closed across several areas of the district. Educational institutions and private offices also suspended operations in support of the protest.
Vehicular movement, however, remained largely unaffected during the shutdown period.
The bodies of the two village volunteers are scheduled to be buried later in the day at the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Phaijang. The burial programme is set to begin at 12 noon and is expected to draw a large number of people.
The killing of the two volunteers in Mulam has raised fresh concerns over the security situation and stability in the area.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any further escalation.
