Manipur women block vital highway in protests

• Women protesters blocked National Highway no. 2 in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.
• The protest occurred after clashes between security forces and Kuki-Zo people, resulting in one death.
• A shutdown in Churachandpur affected vehicle movement.
• Civil society groups called for an indefinite shutdown in all Kuki-Zo areas.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to table the proclamation of President’s Rule in Manipur in Parliament.
• Violence reported for the first time since the imposition of President’s Rule on February 13.