Guwahati, April 15 -- Manipur's Bishnupur district witnessed heightened unrest after a confrontation broke out between local protesters and security forces on Tuesday, April 14, leading authorities to introduce restrictions to bring the situation under control.

Violence first emerged in Thingungei and nearby Ningthoukhong when residents took to the streets in response to the recent blast at Tronglaobi that resulted in the death of two children. The situation further deteriorated after unverified claims began circulating, suggesting that armed individuals of suspicious identity were moving through the region.

Officials reported that over ten people suffered slight injuries during the episode, while at least one vehicle was torched by the...