“5,000 Troops Deployed in Manipur as Violence Escalates; Internet Ban Extended”

Amid escalating violence in Manipur, the Union Home Ministry announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops. A 20-year-old protester was killed during a confrontation with a special commando team in Jiribam. The state government has extended curfews in three districts and imposed an Internet ban in seven. Meanwhile, investigations continue into violent crimes, including abductions and killings. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh held a crucial meeting with NDA legislators to address the law-and-order crisis.