Curfew in the Imphal East and West districts of Manipur was relaxed from 5 a.m. to noon on August 7.
Separate statements were issued by the office of the respective district magistrates in this regard. "Restriction of movement of the public from their residence is hereby lifted from 5 a.m. to noon on August 7 to facilitate the general public to purchase essential items including medicines and food items," the notifications stated.
Curfew relaxation was shortened to 5 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. on August 5 after three people, including a father-son duo, were killed in their sleep and their bodies were later slashed with swords by militants in Bishnupur district.
