Imphal: Security personnel fired tear gas shells and mock bombs to disperse protesters who attempted to storm the Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium in Imphal during a 48-hour statewide bandh.
The protesters were demanding the cancellation of the State Poomsae Taekwondo Championship-2026, as the shutdown disrupted activities across the state.
The bandh was called following the killing of three civilians in an armed attack on October 19. The protest reflects the anger surrounding the incident, with demonstrators pressing for the sporting event to be cancelled amid the prevailing situation.
Security personnel intervened as protesters tried to enter the stadium, using tear gas shells and mock bombs to push back the crowd. Further details about injuries, arrests or damage were not immediately available.
