Imphal, August 14: The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M) has announced an immediate total shutdown across Liangmai Naga-inhabited areas following the killing of two Naga Village Volunteers and injuries to several others in an alleged militant attack on Friday morning.
According to the council, the incident occurred around 7.30 am on August 14 and allegedly involved suspected cadres of the KNF-P Kuki group.
Condemning the killings and injuries, the LNC-M said the shutdown would continue until further notice. All shops, offices, institutions and other non-essential activities have been directed to remain closed during the protest.
Medical facilities, fire services and other emergency and essential services have been exempted from the shutdown.
The council appealed to community members to remain calm, united and peaceful and urged residents to observe the shutdown in a disciplined manner.
It also called on the authorities to take immediate and decisive steps to ensure public safety and bring those responsible for the attack to justice.
The shutdown announcement was issued by the LNC-M Mediacell on August 14.
