Ground zero report: Fresh clashes break out in Manipur's Bishnupur, cops use tear gas

Fresh protests broke out in Manipur on Thursday afternoon. As Meiti women tried to throw away barricades and enter the buffer zone, police officials opened fire in the air. As the protesting women resorted to hurling stones, security forces used tear gas shells to disburse the crowd.

Altogether 17 people were injured in clashes as the Army and RAF personnel fired tear gas shells at Kangvai and Phougakchao area in Bishnupur district on Thursday, officials said.