Caught in Crisis: How Ethnic Tensions and Economic Shutdowns Are Reshaping Everyday Life in Manipur
Caught in Crisis: How Ethnic Tensions and Economic Shutdowns Are Reshaping Everyday Life in Manipur Based on data from The Sangai Express, Imphal (04 October 2026) | Part of Bharat 2027 Series Manipur is going through some very tough times right now. Because of ongoing tensions between different communities, daily life and business have become much harder for ordinary people. Imphal market empty + relief camps + police escort + Manipur map. Perfect emotional hook! Daily Life Under Escort Even though the Imphal-Dimapur highway has reopened, travellers still need police escorts, which cause long delays. A journey that should take 2-3 hours from Imphal to Ukhrul now takes over 5 hours if you miss the escort. There is a small sign of hope - people from Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Moreh are now landing at Imphal airport. But the ground reality remains harsh. Families Still in Relief Camps Many families are still stuck in relief camps across the state, and thousands of people ar...