The ethnic conflict in Manipur, which began in May 2023, has so far claimed more than 250 lives and displaced thousands.
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At least seven people have been killed in violence in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur over the past three weeks. The Indian National Congress has demanded a time-bound investigation into the incident, compensation for the victims and immediate steps to restore peace. The Manipur government has decided to hand over the responsibility of an impartial probe into the incident to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
The NIA is India's main federal anti-terrorism law enforcement agency. It was established after the 2011 Mumbai attacks under the NIA Act of 2008.
The NIA is tasked with investigating crimes related to national security, sovereignty and integrity, as well as terrorism and cross-border crimes.
The situation has become increasingly tense with attacks, shootings and clashes in various districts since April 7. The violence escalated after two children were killed in a bomb attack in Bishnupur district. Three more were killed when security forces opened fire on protesters.
Protests continue in districts including East and West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets, and torchlight processions are continuing at night, violating curfew, according to Indian media.
Meanwhile, violence has also been spreading in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts recently. Both these districts are in the north-eastern hilly region of Manipur. These districts border another Indian state, Nagaland, and are geographically remote.
These areas are mainly dominated by the Tangkhul community. On Saturday, two people from the Tangkhul (Naga) community were killed in an ambush by the Kuki community in this area.
According to security agencies, clashes, arson and attacks are taking place in various places. The disruption of National Highway-202 has affected transport and supply systems.
A policeman was seriously injured when protesters tried to set fire to a government office in the Wangjing area. Internet services have been disrupted in the affected areas after the violence and security arrangements have been tightened.
More than 250 people have been killed in Manipur so far due to the ethnic conflict that began in May 2023 and thousands have been displaced. Manipur is mainly inhabited by the Meitei, Naga and Kuki communities. Similarly, the Nepali-speaking community is also present in Manipur.
According to The Hindu, more than 6,000 weapons have been looted from police since the violence erupted in 2023. Of these, 4,500 weapons have been recovered, the police said. More than 3,000 other weapons in the possession of the general public have also been seized.
