Manipur: one protester killed in Kangpokpi as free movement on highways begins
One protester was killed and several people injured in clashes in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on 8 March 2025, the first day of free movement on the state's highways ordered by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Summary
Clashes broke out in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on 8 March 2025, the first day of free movement of vehicles on the state's highways. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had directed at a security review on 1 March that free movement begin from 8 March. Kuki-Zo protesters tried to stop state buses escorted by security forces from Imphal, at places including Gamgiphai and Keithelmanbi. One protester was shot dead at Keithelmanbi. Manipur Police said 27 security personnel were injured by stone-pelting, catapults and firing from among the protesters. The Kuki-Zo Council called an indefinite shutdown in Kuki-Zo areas. Manipur was under President's Rule after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's resignation.
Key facts
- Date
- 8 March 2025, Kangpokpi district, Manipur
- Directive
- Amit Shah, 1 March 2025: free movement on highways from 8 March
- Casualties
- 1 protester killed at Keithelmanbi; 27 security personnel injured (Manipur Police)
- Response
- Kuki-Zo Council called an indefinite shutdown
- Status
- Manipur under President's Rule
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which district of Manipur did clashes leave one protester dead on 8 March 2025, the first day of free movement on highways?
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Correct answer: D — Kangpokpi
The clashes took place at places including Gamgiphai and Keithelmanbi in Kangpokpi district; one protester was shot dead at Keithelmanbi.
From which date did Union Home Minister Amit Shah direct free movement on all roads in Manipur, at a review meeting on 1 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 8 March 2025
At the 1 March 2025 security review, Amit Shah directed that free movement on Manipur's roads begin from 8 March 2025.