Imphal, July 29 -- Tension and protests erupted in Manipur's Noney district following a morning security operation and alleged firing near a Naga Village Guards (NVG) camp in Bitiang village on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

The Joint Tribes Council (JTC) responded by declaring an immediate emergency shutdown across the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei and Zeme areas of the state.

Reports said security forces, reportedly from a CRPF CoBRA unit, launched an early morning operation near Bitiang Rongmei Naga village, targeting a local Naga Village Guards (NVG) camp.

Local Rongmei Naga women rushed to the site to intervene and protect the villagers and the village guards after reports of firing triggered panic in the area.

In a statement, the JTC-Mani...