Shah was supposed to attend a few election rallies as part of the BJP's campaign in Maharashtra but he has cancelled them and is returning to the national capital, the sources said.

A curfew was imposed in Imphal West and East after six people from Meitei groups, who were allegedly kidnapped by militants, were found dead. Internet was suspended in several districts as mobs attacked the homes of MLAs also indulged in vandalism.

Home Minister cancels Maharashtra rallies, returns to Delhi as violence erupts in Manipur; security forces on high alert.

Manipur: As violent protests and unrest continue to grip Manipur, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Aneesh Dayal has urgently departed to Manipur to assess the situation and help restore order.

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a meeting with senior security establishment officials in Delhi to review the security situation in Manipur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur with top officials and directed them to take all possible steps to ensure peace in the state, sources said on Sunday. Shah had earlier cancelled his election rallies in Maharashtra and headed back to Delhi as the situation in the northeastern state continues to be volatile.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews security in Manipur, directs officials to ensure peace amid ongoing ethnic strife.

Home Minister has planned to hold a detailed review meeting on Monday to address the concerns and strategies surrounding the fragile security scenario that has gripped Manipur in recent days.

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday said Manipur is burning but it is painful that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not even visited the state and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is not taking any action to resolve the issue.