Imphal, April 25 -- Normal life in Manipur, crippled on Friday, due to a 24-hour general strike called by Joint Action Committee against the Custodial Death of Khoisnam Sanajaoba alias Ibungo.

In Khurai, Sanajaoba's native constituency, residents and strike supporters defying the government's imposition of curfew from midnight of April 24 to midnight of April 25, 2025, blocked roads and burned tyres to enforce the strike.

The strike that started on Thursday midnight has severely affected the five valley districts as the markets, business establishments, educational institutes, and banks remained closed.

The public transport vehicles were off the roads during the strike, which would end at midnight on Friday.

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