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Manipur Police: Anti-social elements taking part in night torch rallies amid unrest after April 7 attacks
Manipur Police said on April 19, 2026 that many anti-social elements posing as protesters engaged in violent night torch rallies in the state capital. This follows the April 7 attacks in Bishnupur district—the Tronglaobi bomb attack that killed two children—and the storming of a CRPF camp near Gelmol that left three dead, with protests and clashes reported across five valley districts.
Why It Matters
The events highlight ongoing unrest in Manipur and the involvement of elements exploiting protests, raising concerns about security and civilian harm amid clashes across multiple districts.
Timeline
3 Events
Night torch rallies in the state capital; violence by anti-social elements
April 19, 2026
Manipur Police said many anti-social elements under the guise of protesters engaged in violent activities during night torch rallies in the state capital, as protests and clashes continued across the five valley districts.
Storming of a CRPF camp near Gelmol
April 7, 2026
The CRPF camp near Gelmol was stormed; three persons were killed.
Tronglaobi bomb attack in Bishnupur district
April 7, 2026
The Tronglaobi bomb attack occurred in Bishnupur district and killed two children.