Imphal, June 22 -- Authorities lifted the total shutdown in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts after paying Rs 10 lakh in compensation for the death of a tribal woman during an operation in Manipur's Churachandpur district, according to reports on Sunday.

Security forces have taken strict security measures for the restoration of peace in the state.

The police reported on Sunday that the shutdown, which they imposed earlier in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts, passed off without any untoward incidents, and they have restored normalcy in the districts.

The police confirmed that they have ensured the movement of 231 vehicles carrying essential items along NH-37 linking Imphal to Silchar via Jiribam amid strict security measures in...