Internet services were also suspended in seven districts of Manipur as fresh protests erupted against the killing of six people.
A mob on Saturday attempted to storm the private residence of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in Imphal, leading security officials to fire tear gas shells to disperse the crowd outside the property.
Sources confirmed that Singh, who was not at his residence during the incident, is currently at his office and is safe.
Curfew imposed in Imphal
This latest incident comes after the Manipur government imposed a curfew in Imphal and suspended internet services in seven districts earlier today, following protests in the capital city demanding justice for the murder of three people in Jiribam district.
The protests turned violent when demonstrators stormed the residences of two ministers and three MLAs in Imphal.
Officials reported that a mob attacked the residence of Health and Family Welfare Minister Sapam Ranjan in Lamphel Sanakeithel, and also targeted the house of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Minister L. Susindro Singh.
In the Sagolband area of Imphal West district, protesters gathered outside the residence of BJP legislator RK Imo, the son-in-law of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, demanding an “appropriate response” to the killings and urging authorities to “arrest the culprits within 24 hours.”
Meanwhile, protesters who had gathered at the residence of independent legislator Sapam Nishikanta Singh in Tiddim Road, Keishamthong constituency, attacked the office of a local newspaper owned by the legislator after being informed that he was out of state. The mob also damaged temporary structures outside the building.
Imphal West District Magistrate Th. Kirankumar issued an order imposing the curfew from 4:30 pm on Saturday in response to the violence.