The Manipur government has relaxed curfew timings for all areas in Imphal East and Imphal West districts from 5 am to 6 pm for Friday (October 6), stating development of law and order in the districts.

Orders issued by the respective district magistrates on Thursday stated that curfew has been relaxed in both districts in order to facilitate the general public in purchasing essential items including medicines and food.

However, this relaxation will not apply to any gatherings/large-scale movement of persons/sit-in-protests/rallies etc. which is unlawful in nature without obtaining permission from the competent authority, it said.