COCOMI clashes erupt outside Hatta Kangjeibung, Sangai Festival 2025 site

Tension flared at Imphal's Sangai Festival venue as police used tear gas on protesters. Demonstrators voiced opposition to the festival proceeding amid displacement. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity condemned the security forces' actions. The festival is scheduled to begin on November 21 after a two-year hiatus.