Manipur faces 24-hour strike after Naga civilian killings

Imphal: The Native People’s Committee, Manipur, joined by Hill and Valley Civil Society Organisations, ordered a 24-hour statewide general strike. The protest follows the killing of four Naga civilians in Ukhrul. It starts at 12 am on November 16 and ends at midnight.

Business establishments, shops, markets, private offices, and educational institutions must shut down. Road travel will cease across the state. The committee demanded immediate action against the killers and asked for steps to stop future violence. In a Sunday press release, the group stated, "The committee strongly condemned the killings and expressed condolences to the bereaved families."

Emergency services remain open. Ambulances, medical staff, fire services, water supply, electricity, and media personnel are exempt from the shutdown. The NPCM appealed for a peaceful, democratic protest. They urged citizens to keep communal harmony and brotherhood during the closure. Both the Manipur state government and the Centre face pressure to restore peace and guarantee the safety of indigenous communities.