Imphal, Sept 10: In defiance of the ongoing curfew, large numbers of students in Imphal have taken to the streets, protesting against the recent escalation of violence. The demonstrations are targeting both state and central governments, criticizing their failure to effectively address the crisis and restore peace.
A major protest was held at Khwairamband Nupi Keithel, where students and women gathered, calling for immediate action from Manipur Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. They are demanding measures to protect the state’s territorial integrity and to halt the violence. Following the expiration of a 24-hour deadline for the Governor’s response, protestors are preparing to march to Raj Bhavan to present their demands directly.
Tensions also escalated in Kakwa when a confrontation occurred between police and protestors. The COCOMI Student’s Front led the demonstration, which saw police firing tear gas to disperse the crowd as protestors retaliated by throwing stones and other objects.
At least 58 individuals, mainly students, sustained injuries during the protests and are currently being treated at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal. The protests persist as demonstrators call for immediate government intervention to address the ongoing crisis in Manipur.
