Protests in Manipur have escalated, leading to a deteriorating security situation in the northeastern Indian state. The government has imposed an indefinite curfew in the eastern and western districts of Imphal in response to the ongoing unrest.
Student-led demonstrations have intensified, with protesters demanding the resignation of high-ranking police officials and the central government's security advisor. Demonstrators claim the central government has failed to control ethnic violence in the state.
Clashes between protesters and police have resulted in over 50 students injured and at least 11 fatalities. In response, the central government has decided to close schools and colleges in Manipur.
Critics, including members of the Shiv Sena party, have accused the Modi government of neglecting internal issues in favor of international conflicts. Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena leader, urged Prime Minister Modi to personally assess the situation in Manipur.
The unrest has particularly affected Christian communities and other minorities, with reports of villages and churches being burned, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
