Imphal, April 19 -- Six persons, including three women Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after a clash broke out between protestors and security forces during a torch rally held in Manipur's Thangmeiband region in Imphal on Saturday, police said.

A large number of protestors marched towards Khwairamband Ima market and were blocked at several locations. Confrontations broke out in Thangmeiband, Sagolband and Uripok areas of Imphal West.

Security forces lathi-charged, fired tear gas shells, mock bombs, rubber bullets, and live rounds to control the protestors, who retaliated by throwing stones and firing slingshots.

At least six people, including three CRPF personnel-Ritika Kumari, Santosh Kumari and Sancita Indr...