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Manipur protests erupt as thousands clash with police while marching to CM residence
Politics
Published on 25 April 2026
Police stop the march but protesters still press demands
Thousands of protesters in Imphal marched demanding permanent peace and justice amid an ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur. Police blocked their attempt to reach the Chief Minister’s residence, triggering clashes. Later, a group met CM Y Khemchand Singh and submitted a memorandum. The COCOMI group also demanded action over recent child deaths and warned of intensified protests if ignored.
- Thousands marched in Imphal seeking peace and justice
- Police blocked the route to the CM’s residence
- Protesters later met CM Y Khemchand Singh with a memorandum
- COCOMI demands action over child deaths and threatens stronger protests
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