Imphal, July 14: The JAC Against the Brutal Killing of Thangtinsei Haokip and Limlenbert alias Bertneo Hangshing has called off its State-wide indefinite general strike with immediate effect following an understanding arrived at during a talk with the Government this afternoon.

The understanding was arrived at in accordance with the Kuki customary laws.

Subsequently, the JAC has agreed to take back the bodies of Thangtinsei and Bertneo who were shot dead by a combined force of Imphal East Police Commandos and personnel of 115th BSF at Sanjenbam on July 11 afternoon.

In protest against the killing, the JAC enforced an indefinite general strike since 6 pm yesterday.

As a result of the strike, normal life in Manipur was affected for the day with important market places remaining closed and inter-district passenger services staying off the road.