Summary:
He added that the people of Manipur will not rest until the Centre and NSCN (IM) clearly state their opinion on the matter. Some of them held placards reading "Indo-Naga Framework Agreement should not break up Manpur" and "Long Live Manipur". AMUCO president Ph Deban Sharma said the Centre, ever since it began the Naga Peace talks with the NSCN(IM), has been repeatedly threatening to compromise Manipur's territorial integrity. Movement of interstate and interdistrict passenger and goods vehicles were stopped, attendance in government offices was thin and educational institutions remained closed throughout the day. Police and paramilitary forces remained on high alert at all strategic areas of the capital..