Guwahati, April 10 -- A night curfew has been imposed in the sensitive border areas of Churachandpur district in Manipur as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order, and will remain in effect until April 21, according to an official notification.

The curfew has been enforced in the disputed areas between V Munhoih and Rengkai villages in the Churachandpur sub-division, with restrictions in place from 5:50 PM to 7:00 AM. Additionally, a broader curfew from 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM is being observed across the district.

The situation escalated on April 8 when tensions flared between the Zomi and Hmar communities following the hoisting of community flags in disputed locations. In response, Churachandpur District Magistrate Dharun Kumar ...