Watch: People on the streets...latest visuals from Manipur after curfew relaxed in some areas
Curfew has been relaxed in several parts of Manipur after nearly a week of violence that erupted on May 3. The official death toll has been put at 60 by the state government. The Supreme Court has expressed "deep concern over the loss of lives and properties" and has called for necessary precautions to be taken for the rehabilitation of the displaced persons. It has also emphasized the need to protect places of religious worship and ensure due arrangements in relief camps to provide all basic amenities. Eyewitnesses report that there was CRPF security near the campus where the violence broke out, but students were still scared and anxious to return home. Some students have been rescued and reunited with their families in Hyderabad. Several state governments are working on plans to evacuate their residents from the violence-hit areas of Manipur. The situation remains tense, with reports of sporadic violence and clashes between groups. The central government has dispatched additional paramilitary forces to the region to help maintain law and order. Home Minister Amit Shah is closely monitoring the situation and has assured the state government of all necessary support. The cause of the violence is still unclear, but tensions between different communities and groups have been simmering in the region for some time. The state government has appealed for calm and urged citizens to refrain from violence and maintain peace.