Curfew reimposed in Manipur

Imphal, Aug 11 : The partial relaxation in an indefinite curfew, imposed here following protests over the killing of a youth in an alleged fake encounter, was withdrawn today after agitators tried to defy the restrictions.

The indefinite curfew was reimposed from 09:00 AM and security beefed up around Raj Bhawan and the Chief Minister's office complex after agitators made an attempt to submit a memorandum to Governor Gurbachan Jagat, violating the curfew restrictions, official sources said.

The eight-day-old curfew was relaxed for four hours over the weekend.

The sources said security forces were deployed at all entry points to Imphal and anyone entering the capital area was subjected to thorough checking.

Police mobile parties were patrolling at different parts of the city asking the people to remain indoors.