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Crime
48-hour general strike launched in Manipur over killing of Thoubal youth
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 04:50 PM
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A 48‑hour general strike began across Manipur demanding justice for a youth killed in Thoubal.
Manipur entered a 48‑hour shutdown after a youth was killed in the town of Thoubal, prompting trade unions and civil society groups to call for a general strike. The strike, announced on Friday, calls for the closure of shops, markets and non‑essential services across the state, while public transport is expected to operate at reduced capacity.
Authorities have appealed for calm and urged citizens to avoid any confrontation during the protest. Police have been deployed at key junctions to maintain order and to ensure that essential services such as hospitals remain functional.
The strike aims to pressure the state government to launch a thorough investigation into the killing and to deliver swift justice. Organisers have warned that the protest could be extended if their demands are not addressed.
No official casualty figures have been released, and the investigation into the youth's death remains ongoing. The situation is being closely monitored by both state officials and national media.
Authorities have appealed for calm and urged citizens to avoid any confrontation during the protest. Police have been deployed at key junctions to maintain order and to ensure that essential services such as hospitals remain functional.
The strike aims to pressure the state government to launch a thorough investigation into the killing and to deliver swift justice. Organisers have warned that the protest could be extended if their demands are not addressed.
No official casualty figures have been released, and the investigation into the youth's death remains ongoing. The situation is being closely monitored by both state officials and national media.