Fresh violence has rocked Manipur after a suspected rocket or mortar attack struck a civilian residence in Bishnupur district, killing two young children and leaving their mother critically injured.

The incident occurred in the early hours of April 7 at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Moirang.

According to preliminary reports, a projectile believed to have been fired from nearby hill areas hit the house of Oinam Malemnganba, a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel currently posted outside the state.

The attack has significantly escalated tensions across the valley districts. In the aftermath, enraged locals allegedly set ablaze two oil tankers and a truck passing through Bishnupur, reportedly en route to Churachandpur district.

Protests also erupted in the area, with a group of demonstrators gathering at Moirang Police Station, mounting pressure on the local administration.

Security forces have since intensified deployment in the region, placing the area on high alert. Search operations and surveillance have been launched in adjoining hill areas to identify and apprehend those responsible.

As a precautionary measure, several schools across valley districts remained closed on April 7 amid concerns of further escalation and unrest.