Manipur has been witnessing violence since May 3, following the protests by the Kuki and Meitei communities against the High Courts order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of Scheduled Tribes (ST).
The NIA registered the case against several PFI leaders Under sections 120 and 153A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and sections 17, 18, 18B, 20, 22B, 38 and 39 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.