The unrest comes nearly three years into the ongoing crisis in the state. Recent developments have highlighted both the fragile peace situation and renewed efforts by the government to address long-standing issues.

The latest trigger was the April 7 bomb attack in the Tronglaobi area of Bishnupur district. The attack killed two young children and injured their mother. The incident led to widespread protests, public anger, vehicle torchings, and clashes near security installations.

Following the violence, the state administration imposed curfews in sensitive areas and suspended internet and mobile data services across five valley districts for an initial three days. The suspension was later extended to prevent misinformation and further escalation.

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired highlevel review meetings on law and order after the attack. He said the government was committed to identifying those responsible and restoring normalcy in the state.

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, headed by Singh, took office in early February 2026 after the revocation of President's Rule. Since then, the administration has focused on outreach and dialogue efforts.

In March, officials held what they described as an "icebreaking" peace engagement. It was the first major direct interaction in nearly three years. The discussions focused on accountability, safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), and coordinated security measures.

The Centre has continued to support the state through the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces. Officials said additional resources remain on standby. The Chief Minister has also visited different districts to build public confidence and promote development initiatives.

Pressure on the government increased further after the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) announced a "final and calibrated" agitation programme on April 24.

During a press conference, COCOMI representatives raised six key demands before the government. These included time-bound action against proxy violence and narco-related threats, quick arrests in recent incidents, investigations into security-related cases, faster rehabilitation of displaced families, and a review of suspension-of-operations agreements with certain groups. The agitation programme involves clubs, student bodies, women's organisations, and other groups submitting memoranda to legislators and authorities across the state.

Government sources said invitations for formal talks have already been extended, indicating ongoing backchannel efforts to reduce tensions. The rehabilitation of displaced people remains one of the biggest challenges for the government. More than 58,000 people are still living in temporary relief camps. The state has allocated around Rs 734 crore for phased resettlement and aims to close most camps by December 2026.

However, progress has been slower than earlier targets set by previous administrations, leading to public frustration. Officials said rehabilitation can only move forward with strong security guarantees in vulnerable areas and wider confidence-building measures.

Recent weeks have also seen repeated shutdowns, including a five-day bandh called by joint action committees.

The shutdowns disrupted markets, transport, and essential services, adding to economic difficulties faced by residents.