Imphal, May 30 -- A total of 120 families displaced by ethnic violence in Manipur staged a peaceful sit-in protest on Friday at the Ima Panthoibi Community Hall, Meitei Langol Zone IV, in Imphal West.

These families, originally from Moreh, Churachandpur, and Phougakchao Ikhai village, are currently sheltering at the Langol housing complex and are demanding that the government revoke its order asking them to vacate the premises by July 1, 2025.

The protest site was filled with emotional placards carrying messages such as "Do not evict us," "We are human too," "Respect IDPs," and "Make an alternative arrangement before you ask us to leave." The displaced persons (IDPs) expressed distress over the lack of a clear plan for their relocation....