COCOMI Protesters Clash With Police Near Sangai Festival Venue; Tear Gas Fired Amid Chaos

Tension erupted at Hapta Kangjeibung today as COCOMI-led protesters attempted to storm the Sangai Festival 2025 venue, shouting slogans demanding its boycott and calling attention to the plight of displaced families. Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd after demonstrators tried to breach security barricades. The swift intervention prevented the mob from entering the festival grounds, but the situation remained tense in the area.