Jiribam becomes conflict epicentre as two Hindus are found dead, reportedly in retaliation for police shootings.

Hundreds of members of Manipur's Meitei community came out on the streets in Delhi and other cities in a silent candlelight protest, seeking the safety of six people who have been missing since an encounter broke out between suspected Kuki militants.

Development comes a day after 10 suspected militants from the Hmar community were shot dead by security forces

The shutdown has begun at 6 pm and will continue for 24 hours, civil body International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) said in a statement.

The bodies of two elderly Meitei men have been recovered on Tuesday morning in Manipur's Jiribam district day after the security forces shot down 11 suspected militants. Earlier on Monday, police said that five people,

Operations are underway to trace three women and three children, who have been reported missing since the violence erupted in Jiribam on Monday, IGP (operations) IK Muivah said.

According to officials, the gunfight began after armed men believed to be from the Hmar community attacked a CRPF post at Jakuradhor and nearby Borobekra police station on Monday afternoon.

The bodies of two civilians were recovered while six others were missing in Manipur’s Jiribam district a day after 10 armed militants were killed by security forces when they tried to storm a CRPF camp.