Tension continues in Manipur
Imphal, May 7: The situation in Manipur continued to be volatile for the second day today after three students were killed and about 70 injured in clashes between security forces and supporters of Naga separatist leader Thuingaleng Muivah.
More than 5,000 Nagas had gathered at Mao, the border town between the two adjoining States of Nagaland and Manipur, yesterday to welcome Muivah, the general secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN).
Muivah deferred his visit to his birthplace in Ukhrul district, about 220 km from Mao, following mounting tension after security forces opened fire on his supporters, burst tear gas canisters, and baton charged the mob in an attempt to disperse them.
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