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The MHA’s directions came after the Election Commission asked it to step up security in West Bengal to ensure fair Lok Sabha elections, citing violence in previous polls.

The strike is part of an agitation demanding the withdrawal of suspension of a Kuki head constable, who was seen in a video with armed men from his community at what appeared to be a “frontline” firing position in the hills.

The ITLF threatened that if the suspension of the head constable was not withdrawn within 24 hours and the two officers did not leave, all government offices would be closed and “both the SP and DC will bear the responsibilities for any untoward incidents that may fall on them”.

Continuing violence points to a lack of political will, and obduracy in failing to acknowledge that far more needs to be done

Kadangband, which was among the areas affected by the ethnic violence that broke out on May 3, borders the Kuki Zo-dominated Kangpokpi district.

A statement on the PLA's official website claims that they had joined the organisation after the outbreak of the conflict.

Express View: Suggestions of SC-appointed panel in Manipur show that a lot more needs to be done to thaw chill between communities

The panel, headed by former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal, is learnt to have suggested that victims’ relatives should be directed to perform the last rites, failing which the Manipur government should do so instead.

A delegation of 10 political parties has urged Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey to initiate peace talks between the two warring communities in the state for restoration of peace and normalcy, a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan said.

The CM is learnt to have proposed to the Union government that the advance be adjusted against what’s due to Manipur for the months of February and March next year.