Pharmacies in Manipur’s Bishnupur district stay shut for 2 days over extortion

Pharmacy shops in Manipur’s Bishnupur district reopened Sunday afternoon after a two-day closure due to extortion threats from suspected militant groups. Around 20 establishments in the Nambol area had shut down, fearing for their safety after unidentified individuals demanded money. Shops resumed operations following police assurances of security for owners.