Sources said that two Manipur State Transport (MST) buses from Imphal to Senapati and the other from Imphal to Churachandpur (via Bishnupur) had to be terminated before reaching their destinations Kanglatongbi and Phougakchou, respectively, in the morning because of protests by Kuki-Zo people
Manipur experiences ethnic unrest leading to highway closures amid opposing reactions. The state government reopens certain routes with added security, but Kuki-Zo groups oppose this, while Indigenous Tribal Leaders plan a closure citing Christmas safety. Intelligence warns of threats, advising against travel. Manipur resumes highway operations with increased security, aiming to ease conflict-related disruptions. Ethnic tensions since May have affected transport and triggered clashes between communities.
Two key highways in violence-hit Manipur connecting the state capital Imphal with Mao on the north and Churachandpur on the south have been opened to commuters and commercial traffic under heavy security cover.
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