Imphal, Apr 2 : Normal life was affected in Manipur today in response to a strike called by a local committee demanding immediate arrest of the killers of a Sub-divisional Officer (SDO) and his two staff members in February.
Official reports said shops, markets, business establishments across the state remained closed in response to the 24-hour strike which began from midnight.
Reports said attendance in government offices was 'almost nil' while transport services between Manipur and neighbouring states came to a halt in view of the general strike. Except for a few security vehicles, all private vehicles remained off the road.
All major roads and streets in Imphal town wore a deserted look as people preferred to remain indoors.