In Imphal East mass silent protest rally held by Khurai youth

Imphal: Defying curfew, hundreds of people, mostly youths wearing black masks over their faces, staged a silent protest rally on Tuesday, seeking justice and ongoing communal violence in the riot-torn state. Condemned.

The rally, taken out by the youth of Khurai (Khurai Panna) area of ​​Imphal East district, started from Khabeisoi and reached Khurai after covering a distance of about 1.5 km.
The protesters carried festoons, banners and placards calling for peace to be restored from the bloodshed of non-indigenous people against local people.

They demanded implementation of NRC in Manipur, resettlement of prisoners to their hometowns/villages, separate administration and complete stop of any type of crime against women and innocent children.
Sana Mangang, a leader of the protestors, told reporters that on May 3, 2023, more than 175 people were killed in communal frenzy between Meiteis and Kukis.

She urged the warring groups to abandon the path of violence to achieve peace for the betterment of future generations.
In view of the current situation, the government has imposed an indefinite curfew in Kharai area of ​​Imphal East district.