The news shattered his family, who rushed to Bihar for the last rites. Manish had often expressed his dream of conducting his sister’s wedding with great celebration and securing a better future for his family. Friends and neighbours remember him as disciplined, calm and deeply responsible. His selection as an Agniveer fulfilled his childhood dream of serving the nation. Pithampur residents, relatives and officials paid heartfelt tributes, stating that Manish’s courage and sacrifice will remain etched in memory forever.

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Police detained 16 people—four in Itanagar and twelve in Naharlagun—for allegedly trying to enforce the shutdown forcibly. Commercial, private and public transport stayed off the roads, while only government vehicles on duty were seen moving.

The Indigenous Youth Force of Arunachal (IYFA), Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO) and All Naharlagun Youth Organisation (ANYO) called the shutdown demanding demolition of “illegally built” mosques and temporary prayer structures, identification of alleged illegal Bangladeshi migrants, and a ban on weekly markets. Police said heavy security arrangements prevented any law-and-order issues.

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