Around 2 pm, four unidentified armed men, their faces obscured by masks and helmets, stormed into the State Bank of India's Salbung branch in the Tuibong area.

Trapped within segregated "community" enclaves since the May 2023 violence, these couples now face a harsh reality.

The ITLF distanced itself from the violence that occurred at the government complex on February 15th, calling it "unforeseen" and urging restraint from such actions in the future.

The group had issued a statement on Sunday warning government employees to stay away from work, claiming anyone defying their order would be held responsible for "unfortunate consequences." 

Officials reported the reopening of schools, markets, and business establishments, signifying a resumption of routine activities.

Two individuals, identified as Letlalkhuol Gangte and Thanggunlen Haokip, lost their lives in the altercation.