The shutdown paralyzed normal life in the hilly districts of Manipur.

Imphal: The shutdown paralyzed normal life in the hilly districts of Manipur. The complete bandh called by the All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) on Thursday affected normal life in the hill districts of Manipur.

The ATMS had called for a complete shutdown in the hill districts of Manipur in protest against the alleged failure of the state government to introduce the Manipur (Hill Areas) ADC Bill 2021 in the ongoing assembly session.

Markets in the hill towns of Manipur remained completely closed as the streets looked deserted.
Besides, inter-district transport services were also affected during the shutdown.

The effects of the shutdown were visible in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, Sinapati, Chorachandpur and Akharul.

All educational institutions also remained closed during the shutdown.

Hundreds of vehicles, including trucks carrying essential goods and passenger vehicles, were stranded along NH-2 in Manipur during the bandh.