A protest started at Khwairamband Ima market in Imphal after two villagers were killed and several others were injured in an attack allegedly by armed militant groups. Heavy security forces were quickly deployed in the area to control the situation. Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam visited Raj Medicity Hospital in Imphal to check on the injured civilians from the attack at Uyumpok in the Imphal East district.
The Chief Minister led a security meeting at the Cabinet Hall in Babupara along with Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam to discuss the situation.
The meeting reviewed the security status of the state following the incidents in Thoubal and Imphal East districts. Top officials including the Chief Secretary, Security Advisor, DGP, and senior officers from the Army, Assam Rifles, CRPF, and BSF attended the meeting to strengthen security measures in vulnerable areas.
In a separate event in the Thoubal district,
one person died and multiple people were hurt during a clash between two groups at a musical program in Cherapur. Four houses and shops were set on fire and a vehicle was damaged during the violence. Villagers later blocked National Highway 2 to demand justice and action against those responsible. The state has faced ongoing violence since ethnic clashes began in May 2023.
