Security forces fire tear gas shells to disperse protesters in Manipur's Ukhrul
Security forces in Manipur's Ukhrul district used tear gas to disperse protesters blocking National Highway 202. The protesters were demanding the release of 14 community members allegedly held hostage by Naga groups. The situation escalated as demonstrators obstructed the highway, leading to minor injuries among some participants.
- ▪Security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Ukhrul district.
- ▪Protesters blocked National Highway 202 to demand the release of 14 hostages.
- ▪At least five women sustained minor injuries during the incident.
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Security forces fired several rounds of tear gas shells to disperse protestors who had blocked National Highway 202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Friday (May 29, 2026), officials said.Also read | Combing operations underway to trace those held hostage by armed groups: Manipur CMPeople from Shangkai village, who were enforcing a shutdown in their area to protest the alleged holding of 14 community members hostage by Naga groups, had blocked part of the vital highway from Imphal to Ukhrul district headquarters.At least five women sustained minor injuries during the incident and were given first aid treatment by security forces, they said.
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