Situation tense but under control after clashes

The capital city of Manipur remained on edge Wednesday following intense clashes between students and security forces the previous day.

While the situation was described as "tense but under control" by a senior police officer, the aftermath of Tuesday's confrontation continued to reverberate through the state's political and social landscape.

The unrest began when students marched towards Raj Bhavan, demanding the removal of the Director General of Police and the state government's security advisor. The protesters accused these officials of failing to address the deteriorating law and order situation in Manipur, where recent ethnic violence has escalated to include the use of drones and rockets.

As tensions peaked, authorities imposed a curfew in Imphal and suspended internet services in five valley districts. Police resorted to tear gas to disperse crowds accused of stone-throwing in Khwairamband and Kakwa Naorem Leikai areas. A students' body claimed that over 55 protesters were injured and admitted to RIMS hospital.