Kuki protests erupt in Manipur's Kangpokpi over detention of six villagers
- Violent Kuki community protests broke out in Manipur's Kangpokpi district over the alleged detention of six villagers.
- Protests ran from 10 pm Saturday to around midnight, with agitators burning tyres and pelting government vehicles.
- Security forces fired tear gas as protesters dug up National Highway-2 to block security force movement.
- The detained villagers from Kholen were later released, ending the protests, officials said on Sunday.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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