Imphal : Fresh violence has jolted Manipur after a suspected militant rocket attack on a village in Bishnupur district left two young children dead and their mother critically injured in the early hours of Tuesday.

The incident occurred in Tronglaobi, where a projectile-believed to be a rocket-struck a civilian residence with devastating force. According to initial reports, suspected Kuki militants targeted the house, triggering a powerful explosion that killed two siblings on the spot and left their mother with serious injuries.

The victims have been identified as a five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister. The blast caused extensive damage to the structure and sparked panic across the village, with residents rushing to the site in a desperate attempt to rescue those trapped under debris.

Local accounts suggest that the projectile may have been launched from nearby hill slopes, indicating a firing range of over three kilometres. The village lies along the sensitive hill-valley interface near Churachandpur district-a region that has witnessed recurring tensions and sporadic violence in recent months.

In the aftermath of the attack, security forces have intensified deployment across the ???????, particularly in vulnerable pockets along the hill-valley boundary. Search operations and area domination exercises have been launched in adjoining hill areas to track down those responsible.

Authorities said surveillance has been heightened across other sensitive villages to prevent any escalation, even as the latest incident threatens to further strain the fragile security situation in the state.

At least three people were killed and several others injured after Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly opened fire on protesters in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Tuesday, amid escalating tensions following a deadly militant attack.

The incident occurred at Tronglaobi Maning in the Gelmon area, where a large crowd had gathered outside a CRPF camp to the recent projectile attack that killed two minor siblings and left their mother critically injured.

According to eyewitness accounts, protesters accused security forces of failing to prevent the earlier attack and alleged that armed groups were operating freely in nearby areas. Tensions escalated when sections of the crowd reportedly attempted to breach the camp  , triggering clashes with security personnel.

Witnesses claimed that some barracks and vehicles inside the camp were damaged during the unrest. As the situation spiralled, CRPF personnel allegedly opened fire to disperse the crowd.

At least three people were reported killed on the spot, while several others sustained injuries. The wounded were rushed to nearby hospitals in ambulances and private vehicles, with some critically injured later referred to medical facilities in Imphal for advanced treatment. Officials, however, were yet to issue an official confirmation on the exact number of casualties at the time of filing this report.

The violence comes against the backdrop of widespread anger over the suspected militant attack in Tronglaobi, where two children were killed after an explosive projectile was hurled at a residence.

Protests erupted across multiple parts of the state, including Moirang, Pangei, Mantripukhri, Lilong and areas along Tiddim Road. In Imphal city, demonstrators blocked key roads at Checkon, Keishamthong, Kwakeithel, Singjamei and Khurai, allowing only emergency services to pass.

Amid the deteriorating law and order situation, the Manipur government imposed a three-day suspension of internet services across five districts – Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur – effective from 2 pm on April 7.

The shutdown covers mobile data, broadband, VSAT and VPN services, with authorities citing concerns over the spread of misinformation and potential mobilisation of mobs through social media platforms.