Protests in Manipur over the deaths of two children in a bomb blast turned violent as demonstrators clashed with security forces during a torch rally in Imphal. Hundreds defied curfew, demanding to march further, leading to tear gas being fired. Police arrested 19 individuals for curfew violations and property damage.
Manipur's Kamjong district was jolted by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across the region. The National Center for Seismology reported the quake occurred at 5:59 am at a depth of 62 km. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage have been reported. Separately, Uttarakhand experienced a 3.0 magnitude tremor in Pauri Garhwal on Monday evening.