India, March 9 -- At least one person was killed and dozens injured after the resumption of inter-district movement of civilians and essentials triggered a fresh wave of violence in the Kangpokpi district of Manipur on Saturday-officials aware of the matter said - rupturing the fragile peace maintained in the northeastern state fornearly four months.

According to officials, protesters in the Kuki-dominated district held demonstrations at different places and attempted to stop a state transport bus, which was travelling from Imphal to Senapati district as part of the administration's efforts to ensure free movement of civilians across ethnic strongholds. The protesters set private vehicles ablaze, blocked highways, pelted stones and even ...