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Manipur NRC Protest in Imphal Escalates as Security Forces Deploy Tear Gas
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 10:02 PM
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A protest over the National Register of Citizens in Imphal turned tense when security forces used tear gas to disperse the crowd. No major injuries were reported, but the demonstration continues.
A protest in Imphal over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) turned tense when security forces deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd. The demonstration, which had gathered several thousand participants, was part of a broader opposition to the NRC process that has raised concerns about citizenship and displacement across the Northeast.
Security personnel, following instructions from higher authorities, released tear gas shells into the gathering to restore order. While the use of chemical agents was aimed at preventing clashes, the crowd remained largely peaceful, and no serious injuries were reported.
Local officials stated that the tear gas was used as a last resort to maintain public safety. Protest organisers, however, condemned the action and vowed to continue their campaign for a fair and transparent NRC implementation. The situation remains under close monitoring by state police and the central government.
Security personnel, following instructions from higher authorities, released tear gas shells into the gathering to restore order. While the use of chemical agents was aimed at preventing clashes, the crowd remained largely peaceful, and no serious injuries were reported.
Local officials stated that the tear gas was used as a last resort to maintain public safety. Protest organisers, however, condemned the action and vowed to continue their campaign for a fair and transparent NRC implementation. The situation remains under close monitoring by state police and the central government.