Imphal, July 5 -- Hundreds of people, mostly teachers and students, joined rallies across three districts in Manipur's Imphal valley on Saturday to mark the 18th Disturbance Free Education Zone Demand Day.

The events were organised by a coalition of 16 groups, including the Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), under the theme "Make Education a Disturbance Free Zone."

In Imphal East and Imphal West districts, the rally began at THAU Ground near the Manipur Legislative Assembly and concluded at Imphal College near the airport.

In Kakching and Thoubal districts, participants gathered at the BASU Ground before marching to Thoubal College. Meanwhile, in the Bishnupur district, the rally took place from DSA Ground to ECHO Thiyam...