The Kuki-Zo tribals, who are opposed to free movement until a political solution for the community is reached, erected barricades on a national highway by putting boulders and burning tyres.When the state-run bus travelling to Senapati entered the Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district, protestors attempted to prevent its movement by pelting stones. This led to a confrontation and the security personnel used force to restore normalcy, leading to clashes. One person was killed and over 40 others, including women, were injured.Manipur police said there were incidents of firing from among the protestors towards the security forces and the personnel retaliated. “Due to heavy pelting of stones, use of catapults and random firing by armed miscreants from among protestors, 27 security personnel were injured, two of them grievously,” Manipur police said, adding, “…sixteen protestors were reportedly injured and one protestor succumbed to injury. Two vehicles of security forces were also burnt by the protesters.”Kangpokpi remained tense on Sunday. However, there were no reports of any untoward incidents. Additional forces were rushed to the district for the maintenance of law and order.
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