Imphal: Kuki protesters shut down a road near the Leimakhong Army Camp this morning. They stopped students headed to Kendriya Vidyalaya from reaching their classes. The blockade left many children stranded outside the school gates and forced a halt to normal operations.
This disruption stems from a wider agitation by Kuki groups. They are pushing back against recent boycotts and restrictions impacting Kuki territories. The act highlights deepening friction between Naga, Meitei, and Kuki factions across Manipur hill districts. Tensions have simmered for some time.
No official statement exists yet. The district administration, school authorities, and security agencies have yet to confirm the total number of children caught in the stand-off. One report stated the incident "disrupted normal academic activities." For now, the roads remain a point of contention.
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