United National Liberation Front fighters in show of force, as covered by an Indian channel. The fighters control nearly all of Manipur as India keeps an iron-grip over the state through the brutal use of its Armed Forces who illegally occupy this state similarly to other states that wish to seek independence from Indian rule, such as: Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizzoram, etc. In the so-called world’s 'largest democracy', Manipur is considered a 'sensitive border state'. Foreigners entering Manipur (including foreign citizens born in Manipur) must possess a 'Restricted Area Permit', which can be obtained from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office in the "metros" [Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai] or certain other State Government offices. Permits are valid for only 10 days, and visitors must travel only on tours arranged by 'authorised' state travel agents, in groups of four. Furthermore, they may come to Imphal [capital city of Manipur] only by air and are not permitted to travel outside the capital. So much for 'freedoms' of travel & expression. Courtesy: CNN-IBN