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Mass protests erupt in Manipur over children's deaths

Thousands in Manipur defied orders and clashed with security forces during a torch rally protesting the deaths of children.

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Imphal West, Manipur, India
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:15 UTC
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Thousands of protesters in Imphal West district, Manipur, India, defied prohibitory orders to hold a torch rally over the deaths of children. The demonstration escalated into clashes with security forces deployed to maintain order. The unrest highlights ongoing tensions and public anger in the northeastern state.
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