Imphal: Violence in Manipur escalated dramatically on Saturday as mobs ransacked and torched the residences of multiple MLAs, prompting the arrest of 23 individuals by the Manipur Police. The unrest followed the discovery of six bodies,

Tensions rise in Imphal Valley as indefinite curfew and internet suspension follow violent protests over six abductions and killings.

The internet services will be suspended in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Churachandpur of Manipur.

Authorities in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur suspended internet and mobile services and imposed an indefinite curfew on Saturday in areas where protesters were besieging politicians' homes over deadly inter-ethnic violence.

The government imposed indefinite prohibitory orders in five districts and suspended internet services in parts of the state.