India's Manipur state sees violent protests over children killed in bombing

At least 18 people were injured on April 15 as police clashed with protesters from the Meitei community in Manipur state, India, who demanded justice after two children were killed in a recent bombing. The protesters blame militants from the Kuki community; Kuki civil groups deny involvement. The violence reflects the deepening ethnic tensions in Manipur, a northeastern Indian state with a history of Hindu-Christian communal conflict. The incident underscores the fragility of India's efforts to restore stability in a region marked by recurring cycles of protest and counter-violence.