India, Nov. 1 -- Tension gripped Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Sunday after the bodies of two missing Kuki men were recovered days after their alleged abduction, triggering protests and clashes between demonstrators and security forces. At least three protesters were injured in the confrontation, officials said.

The situation escalated when the Superintendent of Police (SP), Kangpokpi, brought the bodies to the district hospital. A large number of people gathered on the streets and attempted to storm the SP's office, leading to a confrontation with security personnel.

Police fired several rounds of tear gas shells and live rounds into the air to control the crowd, while protesters retaliated by pelting security forces with stones and ...