Manipur Violence: Train Services Halted In The State Till Situation Improves

The Northeast Frontier Railway on Friday, May 5, halted all Manipur-bound trains amid ongoing violence in the northeastern state over a proposal on Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

Indian Railway further said that, no trains will be entering Manipur till the situation is improved.

The decision comes after the Manipur government advised to stop train movement.

Four trains have already been cancelled and the decision has been taken only for May 5 and 6 as per Indian Railways.  

Moreover, the Manipur government suspended internet services for the next five days. The state government has also issued “shoot at sight" orders to contain the widespread violence in the state between tribals and the majority Meitei community, in which at least persons have died and over 9,000 displaced.