Manipur Violence: BJP MLA's House Set Ablaze, Curfew in 5 Districts, Internet Suspended in 7

Violence in Manipur worsened over the discovery of the bodies of three women and three children. The situation worsened further on Sunday when an irate mob attacked the ancestral house of BJP MLA Kongkham Robindro in Imphal, vandalizing the property. This comes after several houses of the Chief Minister's son-in-law, six BJP MLAs, and three ministers were set on fire on Saturday, along with several vehicles torched in clashes.

Manipur Violence: Curfew and Internet Ban in 7 Districts

Besides this, curfew has been imposed on five districts and internet services still remain suspended in seven districts to manage the deteriorating law and order situation. It is said that a huge mob stormed Robindro's house, demanding a meeting with him. MLA's father told the gathering that he wasn't at home but promised that his message would reach them.

The discovery of the bodies prompted further escalation of tensions, and protests became violent demonstrations. The crowd demanded answers about the BJP legislator's stance on the recent state events. Politics fallout from the violence has also begun. The National People's Party, a part of Manipur's BJP-led government, has declared its decision to withdraw its support. The BJP still enjoys majority in the 60-member state assembly, with 32 seats in its pocket, much above the mandatory number of 31.

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As the situation in the state sinks into crisis, Union Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled his engagements in Maharashtra and returned to Delhi to focus on the crisis. He reviewed the security situation on Sunday, asking senior officials to take urgent measures for restoring peace. CRPF Director General Anish Dayal has been posted in Imphal to assess the ground situation. Shah is likely to have another high-level meeting with top officials today regarding a possible situation where violence could increase towards stability in the region. The crisis has focussed renewed attention on the implementation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in parts of the state, with strong pressure on the central government to respond.