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Jiribam Curfew: The district administration in Manipur's Jiribam imposed a curfew on Monday as the Kuki-Zo organisations called for a complete shutdown in hill areas to protest the encounter of 11 suspected militants, news agency PTI reported.

The district magistrate (DM) 's order prohibited the carrying of firearms, swords, sticks, stones or other lethal weapons, sharp-edged articles or objects of any description that can be used as offensive weapons.

Government agencies/functionaries and security forces involved in maintaining law and order and other essential services would be exempt from the curfew. Written permission will also be required in case of emergencies, marriages, funerals, etc., within the scheduled area.

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The DM cited the police report, which expressed apprehensions of widespread disturbance to peace and danger to human lives due to “unlawful activities of some anti-social elements for the furtherance of their evil designs”.

The Kuki-Zo Council claimed the dead were “village volunteers” and announced a total shutdown on Tuesday “starting from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM in honour of the victims and to express our collective grief and solidarity who were brutally shot dead”. The council also called for an immediate and thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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In a violent clash in Jiribam on Monday, at least 11 suspected Kuki insurgents were killed in an encounter with security forces. Two personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were also reported injured during the exchange of fire with the militants, who launched an attack in the district that borders Assam.

The confrontation began when the suspected insurgents targeted a police station in Jiribam, attacking from two sides. This police station is located near a relief camp for internally displaced individuals, raising fears that the attackers might have aimed to assault the camp as well.

Following the initial attack, the insurgents moved towards Jakurador Karong, approximately 1 km from the police station, where they set fire to several shops and homes, and engaged in a gunfight with security personnel. Officials have reported that five civilians are currently missing, though it remains unclear whether they were kidnapped by the fleeing militants or are hiding from the violence.

(With Agency Inputs)