Security forces fired tear gas as protesters tried to storm the Sangai festival venue in Imphal, demanding conflict resolution and rehabilitation of displaced families before celebrations begin

Clashes broke out between security forces and demonstrators on Thursday after a large number of protesters attempted to storm the main venue of the annual Sangai tourism festival in Imphal, officials said.

The security forces use batons and tear gas shells to disperse the mob. Read More

The protesters demanded that, before holding any tourism festival , the authorities first resolve the conflict in the state and arrange for the resettlement of the people who have been internally displaced because of the ethnic violence that began in May 2023.

The festival, which had been suspended for two y

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