Guwahati, June 29 -- A convoy transporting medicines, food and other essential supplies to Kuki-inhabited areas moved under heavy security through parts of Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Sunday night despite protests by hundreds of Naga women that led to clashes with security personnel.

The main confrontation occurred at Twilang, where protesters carrying torches occupied the road and stopped the convoy's movement.

After repeated requests to clear the route failed, security forces used tear gas shells and mock bombs to disperse the crowd. Officials said no injuries were reported.

Attempts to obstruct the convoy were also reported from Thonlang and Atongba village, where demonstrators gathered to prevent the movement of essential commo...