Manipur, a state in northeastern India, is grappling with renewed unrest following a tragic incident on April 7, 2023, where a suspected bomb attack killed a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister. This incident has heightened tensions in a region already fragile due to ethnic violence between the Meiti and Kuki communities, which erupted in May 2023 after a controversial high court order. The order, which granted certain benefits to the Meiti community, sparked violent clashes that have since claimed over 260 lives and displaced around 60,000 people. In response to the recent attack, local organizations such as the women's group Meira Paibis have called for shutdowns, impacting daily life across various districts. Security forces have imposed curfews and disrupted internet services to manage the unrest, which has seen clashes between protesters and police, resulting in injuries among both civilians and security personnel. As the situation unfolds, the peace in Manipur remains tenuous.