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21 arrested for involvement in violence during protest march in Manipur
Two days after a protest march in Imphal West district, police said 21 people were arrested in connection with mob violence that occurred during the April 18 rally, where security vehicles were pelted with stones and three personnel were injured.
Why It Matters
The arrests indicate ongoing law enforcement action in response to civil unrest during protests in Manipur.
Timeline
2 Events
April 20, 2026: Police say 21 arrested in connection with mob violence from April 18 rally
April 20, 2026
Police said on April 20, 2026 that 21 people have been arrested in connection with the mob violence during the April 18 rally in Imphal West district.
April 18, 2026: Violence during protest march in Imphal West; security vehicles attacked, three personnel injured
April 18, 2026
During a protest march in Imphal West district, vehicles of security personnel were pelted with stones and petrol bombs were hurled, leaving three security personnel injured.