Hundreds of people defied a curfew to stage demonstrations in India's northeastern state of Manipur over the weekend and 23 were arrested for violence as tensions between two ethnic communities flared up again.

Curfew imposed in Manipur as escalating violence grips the region, raising concerns over safety and stability.

Imphal: The state of Manipur has been on the boil again with clashes between the Kuki and Meitei people and fresh violence that has resulted in deaths of several people. The violence has also triggered protests by the locals causing the government to impose an indefinite curfew and also suspend the internet in the affected areas.

The Manipur government extended internet suspension in the state on Monday as violence continues to escalate in various regions, with a curfew also being enforced in certain areas. The decision to extend the suspension of internet services is aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and preventing further unrest amidst the ongoing violence.

The Manipur government on Monday extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services for two more days in seven trouble-torn districts, officials said.

Authorities in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur suspended internet and mobile services and imposed an indefinite curfew on Saturday in areas where protesters were besieging politicians' homes over deadly inter-ethnic violence.

A complete curfew has been imposed in parts of India's restive state of Manipur after protesters stormed residents of state leaders following the alleged killing of a family of six i n the latest incident of escalation of the conflict between ethnic groups.