Imphal, July 7 -- Amid heavy security, hundreds of women from the Naga and Meitei communities staged a joint sit-in protest at Khwairamband Ima Keithel in Imphal on Tuesday, demanding justice for the alleged killing of six Naga civilians and calling for immediate steps to restore peace in the violence-hit state.

The protesters urged the Manipur government to convene a special Monsoon Session of the State Assembly to enable a comprehensive discussion on the prevailing law and order situation and measures for lasting peace.

The demonstration was jointly organised by the Naga People's Union Imphal, Imphal Naga Business Association, Kwairamband Nupi Keithel, Ima Gi Meira, Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC), and the United Zeliangr...