Tag: Manipur violence 2025

Manipur Violence 2025–2026: Two Children Killed, Internet Shut Down, Protesters Shot Dead

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CRPF personnel deployed in Manipur during ethnic violence protests in Bishnupur district, April 2026

Manipur is once again in crisis. Two young children  a five-month-old girl and a five-year-old boy were killed in a suspected rocket attack on their home. Security forces fired on protesters, killing two more people. The government has shut down internet services across five districts. This is what happened in Manipur today, and here is the full Manipur issue explained. Background: Manipur Violence History To understand the current problem in Manipur, you have to go back to May 3, 2023. Ethnic violence erupted between the Meitei people  a majority community…

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Manipur Violence Today: Two Children Killed in Rocket Attack, Internet Suspended in 5 Districts

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Protesters block roads in Bishnupur, Manipur after rocket attack kills two children on April 7, 2026

A five-month-old girl and a five-year-old boy were killed after a suspected rocket struck a house in Bishnupur district’s Moirang area in the early hours of Tuesday. Their mother was injured and is receiving treatment at a hospital in Imphal.Following the attack, massive protests erupted. CRPF personnel opened fire after a large number of people blocked a road in protest, killing two civilians and injuring several others. Background: What Is the Manipur Issue Explained? To understand what happened in Manipur today, one must look at the Manipur violence history. On…

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