According to the NIA, the accused is linked to an Islamic State-inspired module based in Shivamogga. He allegedly carried out trial blasts and painted anti-national graffiti in public places

Life remained disrupted in large parts of Manipur as shutdowns called by ethnic groups affected 12 districts. The protests, led by a Joint Action Committee, are linked to the April 7 blast in Bishnupur district that killed two children