Imphal, August 05: Indefinite curfew remained in force in Manipur capital with tight security measures in place as a leading Manipuri social organisation planned to take out a torch rally tonight in protest against the death of a youth in an alleged police encounter.
Official sources said police personnel and commandos were deployed at various parts of the capital complex to prevent any untoward incident.
Police have appealed to the citizens to remain indoors during the curfew imposed in Imphal East and Imphal West districts, which is in force since 10 pm last night, following widespread protest by public against the killing of Chungkham Sanjit (28) in an alleged police encounter on July 23 at Imphal market complex.
Major social organisation Apunba Lup (AL), which had called a 48-hour general strike, concluded last midnight. The organisation would take out a torch rally tonight protesting the killing.
In a statement, AL demanded immediate resignation of Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and termination of services of the commandos involved in the July 23 incident.
–PTI