Three years after ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, the situation remains volatile. Daily life is still disrupted, thousands remain displaced, and violence has intensified despite government measures. With rehabilitation at risk and a stalled cabinet expansion, the administration faces a mounting challenge. Incidents are also reported in Naga areas, underlining how widely the unrest has spread.
Violence erupted in Manipur on Friday as armed groups from rival tribal communities clashed in Ukhrul district. Three people were killed in two separate firing incidents, including the deaths of volunteers during a full-scale armed attack on a village. Houses were also set ablaze, displacing residents who staged protests demanding intervention.
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