India, April 25 -- A 24-hour shutdown across Manipur on Friday, called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) in protest against the alleged custodial death of a man earlier this month, affecting normal life in the state.The strike came into force from Thursday midnight.

"The JAC had declared a 24 hour general strike from Thursday midnight onwards to protest alleged custodial death of Khoisnam Sanajaoba (27),a resident of Khurai Ningthoubung in Imphal East district. Sanajaoba passed away on April 13," a statement issued by JAC read.

Shops in major markets, including Paona Bazar, Thangal Bazar, MG Avenue, and Nupi Keithel (Women's Market)-all located in the heart of Imphal town-remained closed. Other peripheral markets such as Singjamei, La...