Protesters clashed with security forces in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a bomb blast that killed two children. Unverified rumors of armed "suspicious persons" escalated tensions, leading to tear gas use and minor injuries. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders and arrested four individuals after a security team was blocked and vehicles were set ablaze.
Security forces in Manipur have dismantled 21 illegal bunkers in Ukhrul district, following the recent killing of a BSF personnel. In a separate operation in Tengnoupal district, 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were seized and destroyed. Authorities also recovered empty cartridge shells from the demolished bunkers, which were reportedly built by armed miscreants.