Manipur Rallies Demand NIA Probe After Bishnupur Blast Kills Two Children

Overview

• The Bishnupur blast, which struck a home on April 7, killed a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister and left many injured.
• Thousands marched across Imphal and other valley districts on Sunday as Uripok Apunba Lup led rallies that drew large crowds, including many children.
• Protesters called for a swift National Investigation Agency probe and for the attackers to face strict punishment, according to group leaders.
• District magistrates eased curfew from 5 am to 3 pm but kept restrictions from 3 pm to 5 am, with health care, utilities, banking, media and telecoms exempt.
• Security forces stayed posted in sensitive areas after media reports of a mob trying to storm a nearby CRPF camp and of deaths in firing, which officials have not detailed.