Manipur: Night curfew imposed after confirmation of Omicron case

IMPHAL: Following the detection of Omicron in Manipur, Night curfew was clamped in the state from today till January 31, 2022.

The night curfew will be in force daily from 9 pm to 4 am from December 29 till January end,.

Manipur had reported its first case of Omicron on December 27 when a 48-year-old retrunee from Tanzania tested positive for the COVID variant.

The order banned music concerts, Thabal Chongba (a traditional Manipuri group dance), celebratory feasts and large gatherings in any enclosed area.

Exemption was given for essential services and medical emergencies.