IMPHAL, Sept 19: Protests broke out at Ningthoukhong town in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday following the arrest of a person by security forces, officials said.
According to officials, police arrested one Thokchom Romen (45) around 7 pm on Thursday on charges of alleged illegal activities.
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Locals, led by women, staged demonstrations and blocked traffic, including the movement of security convoys, along Tiddim Road for more than three hours.
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The protesters called the arrest “arbitrary” and demanded his immediate release.
Later, following a meeting with authorities, the agitators lifted the blockade, officials said. (PTI)
