Incidents of violence were reported on Thursday in some parts of Imphal.
The army on Thursday held a flag march in violence-hit areas in Manipur amid an ongoing protest by tribal groups over a court order on Scheduled Tribe status, reports NDTV.
Curfew was imposed in eight districts of Manipur Wednesday night after violence erupted in Imphal, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi. The Manipur government has also suspended mobile internet in the state.
The Army and paramilitary forces were called in to contain the escalating violence. A flag march was held today by the armed forces to keep the situation under control. More than 7,500 people were given shelter in army camps and government office premises in various areas of the state following the violence.
Army and Assam Rifles were called in to contain the escalating violence.
"Indian Army and Assam Rifles undertook major rescue operations to evacuate more than 7,500 civilians of all communities relentlessly throughout the night to restore law and order in Manipur. The Indian Army remains committed to the well-being and safety of the population of Manipur," the army said in a statement.
The Manipur government has also suspended mobile internet in the state.
On Wednesday, the All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) called a 'Tribal Solidarity March' in Torbung area of Churachandpur district to protest against the non-tribal Meiteis community's demand for a Scheduled tribe status.
According to the police, thousands took part in the rally during which violence broke out between tribals and non-tribals.
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