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4d ago

Protests in Manipur Intensify Over Bus Signage Incident, Injuries Reported

Clashes erupted as demonstrators demanded a public apology from Governor Bhalla and the resignation of top officials over the removal of 'Manipur' from a state transport bus.

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Security personnel fired rounds of smoke bombs to disperse the protesters near Kangla Western Gate, injuring more than eight people. (Sourced)

Overview

  • Protesters clashed with security forces near Raj Bhavan in Imphal, resulting in at least eight injuries and the use of tear gas to disperse the crowd.
  • The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has called for a statewide civil disobedience campaign and public boycott of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla after his refusal to apologize for the bus signage incident.
  • COCOMI is demanding the resignation of the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, and Security Advisor, citing their failure to uphold the state's dignity.
  • A seven-member COCOMI delegation is scheduled to meet Union Home Ministry officials in New Delhi on May 27 to address the ongoing crisis and the Gwaltabi incident.
  • The Manipur government has formed a two-member inquiry committee to investigate the incident, but COCOMI has rejected it, demanding an independent probe led by a retired judge.