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Jun 20, 2025
Manipur districts on edge following violent incidents
Tensions have spiked in Manipur's Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts after a Meitei farmer was injured and a Kuki woman was shot dead.
Local groups are calling for shutdowns and road blockades, demanding justice and action from authorities.
TL;DR
Over 260 people dead since last year
These incidents have reignited deep ethnic tensions between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities—a conflict that's already left over 260 people dead and 60,000 displaced since last year.
Even under President's Rule, violence keeps flaring up, with many locals frustrated by the lack of real solutions or accountability.
The situation remains fragile, leaving many worried about safety, stability, and the future of their state.