Photos: Manipur Free Movement in Kangpokpi district
Protesters also blocked NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur highway) and burned tyres to obstruct movement of government vehicles.
Manipur Free Movement- PTI
A protester was killed while 25 others, including women, were injured in clashes between Kuki demonstrators and security forces in different parts of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday, officials said.
**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kangpokpi: Kuki protesters during a road blockade programme on day one of their Manipur Free Movement, Kangpokpi district, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_08_2025_000274B) *** Local Caption *****EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kangpokpi: A vehicle in flames after Kuki protesters clashed with security personnel on day one of their Manipur Free Movement, Kangpokpi district, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_08_2025_000268B) *** Local Caption *****EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kangpokpi: Security personnel stand guard amid protests and blockades by Kuki tribe on day one of their Manipur Free Movement, Kangpokpi district, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_08_2025_000269B) *** Local Caption *****EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kangpokpi: Security personnel detain Kuki protesters after clashes on day one of their Manipur Free Movement, Kangpokpi district, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_08_2025_000270B) *** Local Caption *****EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kangpokpi: Kuki protesters during a road blockade on day one of their Manipur Free Movement, Kangpokpi district, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_08_2025_000272B) *** Local Caption ***
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