Manipur Violence Live Updates: Manipur Extends School Closure Till July 8
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Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's LIVE blog. Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to strife-torn Manipur. The Manipur Police on Thursday stopped Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy at Bishnupur, approximately 20 km away from Imphal. Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to violence-hit Manipur, had arrived in Imphal and was en route to Churachandpur to visit relief camps in the region. The police stated that the convoy was stopped due to concerns over potential violence along the route.
Incidents such as burning tires on the highway near Utlou village in Bishnupur district and a few instances of stone-throwing towards the convoy prompted the "precautionary measure". A police officer said that due to apprehensions of further similar events, they requested the convoy to halt at Bishnupur.
Reacting to the incident, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the BJP governments at the Centre and the state, alleging that the "double engine disastrous governments are using autocratic methods to stall a compassionate outreach" by the former MP.
Following the incident wherein Rahul Gandhi's convoy was stopped by the Manipur police in Bishnupur, Congress workers organized a protest at the same location. Tensions escalated, leading to a scuffle between the police and Congress supporters. K Meghachandra, the President of MPCC, expressed his views to ANI, stating, "People are eagerly waiting on the roads to welcome Rahul Gandhi, but the Bishnupur SP, ASP, ADM, and other police officials are obstructing the way. I have heard that the Manipur CM instructed them to block the roads. This is a politicized move. They are claiming a deteriorating law and order situation and preventing our progress."
Meanwhile, according to police sources, tires were set on fire along the highway near Utlou village in Bishnupur district, and a few stones were thrown at the convoy.
Manipur Extends School Closure Till July 8
Schools in Manipur are to remain closed till 8th July 2023.
Schools in Manipur to remain closed till 8th July 2023 pic.twitter.com/KeOEgZhFEO
— ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2023
Manipur Govt Extends Internet Services Ban In State Until July 5
Manipur government further extends the ban on internet services in the State till 1500 hours of 5th July, 2023.
Manipur government further extends the ban on internet services in the State till 1500 hours of 5th July, 2023. pic.twitter.com/cYFzn5IRbB
— ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2023
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