On Sunday, a significant protest rally was held in Imphal East, Manipur, organized by the Koirengei Awang Apunba Meira Paibi, with hundreds of women marching to voice their demands. They called for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the upcoming census, the assurance of free movement along national highways, and a military crackdown on alleged narco-terrorist activities. The rally was part of a broader agitation led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) and aimed to address the deteriorating law and order situation in the region. This protest follows a tragic incident on April 7, when a bomb attack in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai killed two young siblings, intensifying public outrage. In response, the Meira Paibi Lup has declared a five-day total shutdown across Manipur, demanding the arrest of those responsible for the attack by April 25. The ongoing unrest has prompted police warnings about the potential for protests to be exploited by anti-social elements, complicating the already tense atmosphere in the state.