In order to allow the residents to purchase necessities, the government of Manipur would partially lift the curfew on Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
During the curfew relaxation period, it was seen that a huge number of people were heading out to get food, medications, and other necessities.
Following the end of the curfew relaxation at 10 a.m., Army and Assam Rifles columns marched a flag through the town. In total, 120–125 Army columns have been positioned throughout the State.
10,000 soldiers, paramilitary personnel, and central police forces, as per sources, have been placed in Manipur.
To ensure that peace measures are carried out at the base level, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that peace committees would be established in every assembly district.
According to an update from the defense department, 23,000 civilians from all villages have so far been brought back and relocated to military bases.
In response to the Meitei community's desire for Scheduled Tribe (ST) designation, a "Tribal Solidarity March" was arranged in the ten hill districts of the State.
The majority of Meiteis, who make up around 53% of the population of Manipur, reside in the Imphal Valley. Another 40% of the population is made up of Naga and Kuki tribes, who primarily inhabit hill districts.
“Ray of hope due to efforts of 120-125 Army and Assam Rifles columns who are working tirelessly for the past 96 hours to rescue civilians across all communities, curb violence and restore normalcy has emerged with no major violence being reported and curfew, therefore being relaxed from 7-10 a.m. today in Churachandpur followed by flag march by security forces immediately thereafter,” the statement said.
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