Imphal, March 1 -- Home Minister Amit Shah has directed that all roads in Manipur remain open for free movement starting from March 8.

He also ordered strict action against anyone trying to block the roads. This decision follows a security review meeting held by Shah in Delhi, aimed at restoring peace in the state, which has been affected by ethnic violence since May 2023.

This was the first review meeting since President's Rule was imposed in Manipur.

Manipur has experienced severe violence over nearly two years, with over 200 people killed. In January, a Kuki group had blocked the NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur) highway in the Kangpokpi district, but the blockade was later lifted. Shah also emphasized the importance of dismantling the drug tra...