Imphal, June 10 -- Arambai Tenggol (AT) has called off its 10-day statewide shutdown in Manipur, which was announced following the June 7 arrest of its senior leader Asem Kanan Singh.

AT spokesperson Robin Mangang, addressing the media in Imphal on Tuesday, said the decision was made in response to appeals from the public. "We have decided to suspend the shutdown to ease the inconvenience caused to the people across the valley," he said.

Despite lifting the shutdown, Mangang clarified that the group would continue democratic forms of protest until Kanan Singh is released unconditionally. "We've learned that his arrest may be linked to personal issues, but we cannot ignore it as he remains one of our key leaders," he stated.

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