Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Manipur IDPs Clash with Forces
In Manipur, hundreds of people who had to leave their homes because of fighting tried to go back on November 24.
They were stopped by security forces who told them not to go into dangerous areas.
The people said they wanted to return because a big festival was happening and they thought things were safe now.
They were upset because they couldn't farm or work while staying in camps.
The security forces used tear gas to stop the crowd.
Some people who went back found their homes damaged and empty.
The security forces are still very alert because more people might try to return.
Hundreds of IDPs in Manipur attempted to return home despite security advisories.
Security forces used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
IDPs claimed normalcy had been restored due to the Sangai festival.
Many IDPs found their homes damaged and deserted upon return.
Security forces remain on high alert as more IDPs may attempt to return.
- Who
- Internally displaced people (IDPs) from Ekou, Dolaithabi, and Yengkhuman
- What
- Clash with security forces during an attempt to return home
- When
- November 24, 2023
- Where
- Imphal East district, Manipur
- Why
- IDPs wanted to return home due to the annual Sangai festival and claims of restored normalcy
- Location
- Imphal East, Manipur
- Date
- November 24, 2023
- Number of IDPs
- Hundreds
- Reason for Displacement
- Ethnic conflict
- Security Response
- Tear gas shells
- Event
- Sangai Festival