Imphal, 06 May 2016 ( Evening News ) : Life came to a standstill in the valley of the state as people remained indoors in support of the 42 -hour public curfew imposed by the joint committee on inner line permit system, JCILPS. The public curfew came into effect from last midnight. Imphal and its neighbouring areas wore a deserted look on the first day of the curfew as markets, shops, business establishments and educational institutes remained closed. Volunteers of JCILPS placed tree branches, logs and burnt tyres on the roads since early morning to prevent people's movement.  
Many areas on Uripok Kangchup road witnessed volunteers prevent movement of both pedestrians and vehicular traffic by blocking the road. Supporters of the curfew erected barricades on Dingku road, from Khurai Lamlong till Porompat. While some voiced their support for the movement of the Joint Committee, some others voiced their grievances they faced during the agitation.

Curfew supporters burnt tyres and blocked the road on Imphal-Tiddim road. Sources said an MSF volunteer was detained by police for supporting curfew at Top Leirak. Curfew supporters blocked Sagolband Tera road by placing electric poles and logs. They also chanted slogans demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the state and prevention of non-indigenous people to cast their votes. The public curfew was however relaxed for medical emergency, media persons and other essential services. The curfew will end at 6 pm tomorrow.

The 42-hour public curfew also hit life in Yairipok Bazar. All commercial establishments and educational institutions remained closed in view of the curfew. At Angtha, Angtha Apunba Meira Paibi and BYO Angtha blocked the roads by placing logs, tree branches and burning tyres.