Imphal, Feb. 12 -- Normal activities along Manipur's border districts of Tengnoupal and Chandel came to a grinding halt following a total shutdown, protesting against coercive construction of border fencing and scrapping of the Free Movement Regime along the Indo-Myanmar border on Wednesday.

The protests organized by the Chandel Naga People's Organisation (CNPO), representing the 11 Naga Tribes of Manipur's Chandel district were supported by several Kuki organizations including the Kuki Chief Association Chandel District Committee.

The protests - shut down,and rallies held at the district headquarters of Chandel and Tengnoupal, and Chakpikarong - that started at 6 am have ended at 6 pm.

In response to the protests, all shops, business ...