Imphal, March 8 -- At least 20 tribal people were injured, some seriously, after security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters blocking a peace expedition convoy on National Highway 102 at Gamgiphai in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Saturday.

Security personnel reportedly fired 30-35 rounds of tear gas and used lathi charges to disperse protesters who were throwing stones at a bus participating in the peace rally. The injured, primarily women, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed tear gas against demonstrators attempting to halt a passenger bus traveling from Imphal Airport to Senapati district headquarters via Kangpokpi district.

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