Imphal, Manipur, March 18 (HBTV): Following the outbreak of violence in Churachandpur district of Manipur between the Hmar and Zomi tribes, the Hmar Inpui and Zomi Council, the apex bodies of the respective tribes, have jointly agreed to lift the shutdown and ‘end all activities that disrupt normal life,’ in Churachandpur district with immediate effect.
The decision was taken following a joint meeting convened by the district administration of Churachandpur in the wake of the violence that gripped the district following the assault of a Hmar tribal leader by unknown individuals on Sunday night.
The assault triggered a wave of violence between Hmar and Zomi tribes, with mobs armed with sticks engaging in stone-pelting and vandalizing property.
The shutdown was also forced by members of the tribe protesting the assault.
In a joint appeal, the two bodies said, "the Hmar Inpui and Zomi Council calls upon the public to calm down and desist from disrupting normal life in the town. The issue of physical violence in question is being settled as per local customary laws and practices."
"It was agreed to work together for peace and security of our people in the days to come," it said.