Manipur violence: More than 50,000 people living in 349 relief camps

More than 50,000 people, displaced by the ethnic violence in Manipur, are staying in 349 relief camps across the state, a minister said in Imphal on Sunday. State information and public relations minister RK Ranjan said combing operations have been launched in all districts, particularly in vulnerable areas.

In the last 24 hours, security forces have 57 arms, 318 ammunition and five bombs from Porompat police station, Imphal East and Sugnu police stations and Kakching district. A total of 868 arms and 11,518 ammunition have been recovered till date.

The Manipur government has extended its ban on internet services till June 15. The suspension of mobile data services, including broadband, has been extended till 3 pm of June 15, an order issued by commissioner (home) T Ranjit Singh on Saturday night said. The ban was imposed on May 3.


Curfew was relaxed for 12 hours in 5 valley districts and 10 hours in neighboring hill districts. There is no relaxation in six other hill districts. Government sources said that movement of essential items along NH-37 has been ensured. Manipur ethnic violence has so far killed 105 people and injured over 320.