The four-month long violence in Manipur has reignited the militant outfits in Manipur. The businessmen and trader community are bearing the brunt of repeated extortion demands. While a series of curfews and unrest has hard hit the normal business, extortion demand from militant outfits and its overground organisations adding to the woes of traders and businessmen.
The ongoing violence in Manipur has led to a rise in militant groups and their extortion activities. Businessmen in the state are facing constant demands for money from these groups, putting a strain on their operations. Security forces have been approached for help, but their efforts have been limited.