India, April 8 -- Manipur witnessed a new cycle of violence on Tuesday after a suspected rocket attack killed two minors. In protests that followed, two others were killed. With violence escalating, the State suspended internet and mobile data services across five valley districts for three days.

"The step has been taken to prevent the spread of rumours and further unrest. The case has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA)", a spokesperson of Manipur Government said.

The incident comes close on the heels of Manipur's long-running conflict that began in May 2023 between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. Violent clashes since have claimed over 260 lives and displaced thousands of people. The border area of Moirang Tron...