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Crime
Deadly Clashes in Manipur Hills Lead to Highway Shutdowns
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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Violent clashes in the hills of Manipur have left several people dead and forced the closure of major highways, disrupting traffic across the region.
Violent confrontations erupted in the hilly districts of Manipur, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, officials said. Security forces reported that the clashes involved armed groups and local residents, and the death toll rose as the situation escalated.
In response, the state administration ordered the shutdown of key arterial roads, including the Imphal‑Jiribam and Imphal‑Ukhrul highways. The closures halted commercial traffic and stranded commuters, prompting concerns over supply chains for essential goods.
Police and army units were deployed to enforce a curfew and secure the affected zones. Officials warned that any movement on the roads could endanger civilians and urged residents to stay indoors until order is restored.
The unrest follows a backdrop of long‑standing ethnic tensions in Manipur's hill regions, which have periodically flared into violence. Authorities have called for dialogue, but the immediate priority remains restoring normalcy on the disrupted highways.
In response, the state administration ordered the shutdown of key arterial roads, including the Imphal‑Jiribam and Imphal‑Ukhrul highways. The closures halted commercial traffic and stranded commuters, prompting concerns over supply chains for essential goods.
Police and army units were deployed to enforce a curfew and secure the affected zones. Officials warned that any movement on the roads could endanger civilians and urged residents to stay indoors until order is restored.
The unrest follows a backdrop of long‑standing ethnic tensions in Manipur's hill regions, which have periodically flared into violence. Authorities have called for dialogue, but the immediate priority remains restoring normalcy on the disrupted highways.