Fresh protests erupted in Imphal, Manipur, following a tragic bomb attack on April 7 in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai, Moirang, which killed a five-year-old boy and a five-month-old girl. The incident has ignited widespread anger and grief, leading to a five-day shutdown that began on April 19. The protests, organized by the Meira Paibis and various civil society groups, have drawn participation from all three major communities in Manipur: Meitei, Kuki-Zo, and Naga, marking a shift from a previously two-sided conflict. Demonstrators are demanding immediate justice and action against the alleged Kuki militants responsible for the attack. Authorities have warned that anti-social elements may exploit the situation, and security has been heightened in sensitive areas to prevent further unrest. The shutdown is expected to continue until April 23, with organizers threatening to escalate protests if their demands are not met.