Protester killed in Manipur clash, escalating violence in Jiribam district, leading to political turmoil and curfews in Imphal.

A protester was killed in firing during a clash between security forces and a mob vandalising properties in Manipur's Jiribam district. The incident occurred late on Sunday night when agitators were protesting the killing of women and children abducted by militants. The deceased has been identified as K Athouba, who was in his twenties. The offices of the Congress and BJP, and a house belonging to Jiribam's Independent MLA were ransacked by a group of agitators. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm prevailed in Imphal Valley, where curfew remained enforced and internet services suspended after agitators vandalised and set ablaze properties belonging to several ministers and legislators.

The incident occurred in Manipur's Jakurador Karong area, where security forces engaged in a heavy exchange of fire with armed militants in a retaliatory attack that killed 11 of them.