The development came following a report by the SP of Bishnupur district that a vehicle was set ablaze by 3-4 men at Phougakchao Ikhang on Saturday evening.
Mobile data services have been suspended for five days across Manipur, an order said. According to the order, some anti-social elements are using social media to transmit hate speeches inciting the passions of the public. Â
Demanding the release of its arrested leaders, the tribal students' body All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) has imposed an indefinite economic blockade on highways.
The government action has come amid a protest called by tribal student outfits following the arrest of five All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur leaders on Tuesday