Videos circulating from Manipur show armed individuals firing assault rifles to celebrate the New Year. One confirmed video from Tengnoupal district and another suspected from Kangpokpi district feature individuals, some speaking in a Kuki dialect, firing weapons. One individual allegedly firing an AK series rifle is reportedly a policeman. The open display of firearms occurs amidst ongoing efforts to restore normalcy in the state, raising concerns among villagers who feared attacks and intimidation.