Protesters from the women's activist group Meira Paibi, block an army convoy they suspect of carrying some civilian Kuki women on their way to Imphal during the demonstration. The Meira Paibis are Meitei women who come from all sections of society in the Imphal Valley, are widely respected, they have a strong moral force. "Meira" means "light" and "Paibi" means "woman". These women are part of a unique movement called "Meira Paibi" that emerges in Manipur. and they have protested against various problems such as social injustices, human rights violations, violence and discrimination.

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