IMPHAL, July 15: The Yairipok area indefinite general strike called after police personnel reportedly threatened ILPS movement supporters in the area that the Chief Minister has sanctioned shooting at protestors has been suspended today following an amicable solution brought between the police and the agitators.
Agitators arrested by the police have also been released today.
Yairipok Police Station SDPO S Hemanta today met with general strike supporters and brought the understanding to lift the general strike immediately.
Agitators who were arrested yesterday and the supporters of the general strike who were arrested today have also been released following the truce between the two sides.
Even though the general strike has been lifted, the agitation demanding the ILPS and the boycott on local MLA will continue in the area, informed sources.
Meanwhile, during the general strike today, shops and other business establishments remained closed and road blocks were imposed by burning tyres at several places in Yairipok.