Violence has flared up once again in Manipur . So far 2 people have died in the latest violence. Whereas 10 People got injured. Two people were killed in separate incidents of firing on people and clashes between militants and security forces in different areas, police said. One person was killed and another injured in firing by suspected Kuki militants at Phayeng in Imphal West district. Officials said that a policeman was killed in the firing in Suganu, while another was injured. Six others were injured in Sugnu and four in Serau. Officials said the latest clashes began after the army launched a search operation to disarm communities in order to restore peace. Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that about involved in arson of houses and firing on civilians Armed militants have been gunned down by the security forces.

Clashes with security forces at more than half a dozen places

More than half a dozen in Manipur on Sunday There have been fresh clashes between armed groups and security forces at places. Talking to media persons at the state secretariat, the Chief Minister claimed that the recent round of clashes were not between rival communities but between Kuki militants and security forces. Singh also said that the AK-881 by the armed militants , M-16 and there have been cases of firing on civilians with sniper rifles. He said that these militants were targeted by the security forces in retaliatory action.

Chief Minister urges people to have faith in the government and support the security forces

The Chief Minister of Manipur appealed to the people not to obstruct the movement of security personnel and urged them to have faith in the government and support the security forces. Biren Singh said, we have experienced hardships for so long and we will never let the state disintegrate. He said that many Kuki militants involved in the killing of civilians and destruction of property and arson of houses have been apprehended by the Jat Regiment.

Why did violence flare up again in Manipur

Officials said that the latest clash started in the early hours of Sunday when The army launched a search operation to disarm the communities in order to maintain peace. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Khwairakpam Raghumani Singh’s house was ransacked and two of his vehicles set on fire at Uripok in Imphal West, a security official said. He also said that clashes broke out at several places in the early hours of the morning in various districts around the Imphal Valley. “As per our information, firing has been reported from Sugnu in Kakching, Kangvi in ​​Churachandpur, Kangchup in Imphal West, Sagolmang in Imphal East, Nungoipokpi in Bishenpur, Khurkhul in Imphal West and YKPI in Kangpokpi,” the official said. Meitei group also reported looting of weapons

The officer said that Meitei group from Kakching police Unconfirmed information has also been received that weapons were looted. Caste clashes broke out in Manipur after the Meitei community organized a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in the hill districts on May 3 to protest their demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. More than 100 people died. Apart from paramilitary forces, army and Assam Rifles (approx. troops had to be deployed, in which personnel involved.

Manipur violencePublished Date

Sun, May 28, 2023, 8: 26 PM IST