Imphal, Oct. 19 -- Civil society organisations and local women's groups held a torch rally and sit-in protest at the Kamjong district headquarters on Sunday night.

The demonstrations followed clashes and arson in the Chassad area and the transfer of the district police chief.

The protests came after violence broke out in Chassad on Saturday. Local villagers alleged that the incident followed a cross-border incursion by Myanmar-based Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) militants.

Residents said two armed individuals were killed during the clash. They also claimed that one of the deceased was wearing a military uniform associated with the insurgent group.

Villagers further alleged that Assam Rifles personnel damaged several houses using bo...