India, June 10 -- Arambai Tengol (AT), a Meitei group, on Tuesday suspended the 10-day total shutdown across Manipur, on the fourth day, with immediate effect. However, the group announced that its democratic agitation will continue until the release of its arrested volunteer.

Meanwhile, indefinite restrictions on movement remain in force in five valley districts.

Arambai Tengol leader Khwairakpam Robin Mangang said that the decision to suspend the shutdown was made after considering the difficulties faced by the public in the wake of ongoing violence and recent floods.

The shutdown, enforced across the valley districts since Saturday, followed the arrest of five Arambai Tengol volunteers, including one of its leaders, Asem Kanan. Kana...