Imphal, March 8 -- A fresh wave of violence erupted in Manipur on Saturday after Kuki women attacked an inter-district bus service.

The attack occurred at Gampiphai in Kangpokpi district, where a mob from the Kuki community blocked the bus and pelted stones, disrupting the newly resumed service. Security forces responded by firing tear gas and using baton charges, leaving several people injured.

The Imphal-hill bound bus service resumed after 22 months of ethnic violence, following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive to ensure free movement across all routes in the state from March 8.

This marks the second attempt to restart public transport on these routes. A previous effort in December failed due to a lack of passengers at the ...