Imphal, May 25 -- A tense situation was reported in Chandel district, Manipur, on Saturday, as a combined force of central and state security personnel were prevented from reaching an ongoing construction site for an RCC bridge over the Manipur River.

A large group of women from Thingngaiphai village blocked the road leading to the construction site, using beams and felled trees to impede the progress of the joint team.

This action came in response to the government's directive to halt the bridge construction that was allegedly undertaken without official approval.

The bridge is being constructed near K Molnom village, located approximately 16 kilometres west of Serou village in Kakching district.

Serou village holds strategic signifi...