Tear Gas Incident

Tensions escalated in Imphal West district on April 16 after a large torch rally linked to the Tronglaobi killings was stopped by security forces at Singjamei, leading to a scuffle and the use of tear gas. Background: Tronglaobi Tragedy The protest was triggered by the April 7 attack in Bishnupur district, where: • A powerful explosion struck a civilian…