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Uneasy calm in Manipur as tribal areas shut down over protester’s death

IndiaTimes Sunday, 9 March 2025
An indefinite shutdown has been called in tribal-dominated areas of Manipur by the Kuki-Zo Council, supported by the ITLF. The protest is against the resumption of civilian traffic between the hills and the valley, following clashes with security forces that resulted in one Kuki protester's death and over 20 injuries.
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