Manipur: 8-hour long shutdown cripples normal life in Ukhrul

Ukhrul: Normal life in Manipur’s Ukhrul district was severely impacted following a total shutdown called by the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) from 5 am to 12 pm on Thursday.

The shutdown was imposed in response to the increasing violence in the district, including two bomb blasts within a span of two weeks in the district headquarters.

The entire town appeared deserted as businesses and markets remained closed in response to and in support of the total shutdown. The TNL had issued a circular exempting fire service, telecom, media, and medical services from the shutdown.