4,000 paramilitary forces sent to Manipur amid UNC blockade 
Following a series of violent incidents in Manipur, the Centre has sent around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to the state. This deployment comes amid the ongoing economic blockade by the United Naga Council (UNC) on the two highways connecting the state. The ongoing protests started against the Manipur government's proposal to create two new districts – Jiribam and Sadar Hills.