Three individuals lost their lives in Manipur's latest outbreak of violence when armed Meitei militia members launched an assault on Kuki tribal residents. The incident, which occurred amid ongoing ethnic clashes in the northeastern Indian state, also resulted in the destruction of seventeen homes and three commercial establishments.
The attack marks a continuation of ethnic conflicts that began in May 2023, which have led to hundreds of casualties and displaced more than 60,000 people across the region. Numerous residential properties, businesses, and places of worship have been destroyed in the prolonged unrest.
The Modi administration's efforts to restore stability in Manipur have shown limited success, as the state continues to grapple with ethnic, linguistic, and religious tensions during the government's third term.
Local authorities are investigating the recent attack, though no arrests have been reported at the time of publication.
