Schools closed in restive Indian state Manipur after rocket attack

Schools were ordered shut from Saturday in the restive Indian state of Manipur after a rocket attack by insurgents killed a civilian and wounded six others.

Fighting had broke out in the northeastern state more than a year ago between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the mainly Christian Kuki community.

The conflict simmered since then, splitting previously cohabitating communities along ethnic lines.

A local government notice said that all schools in the state would be closed on Saturday...