Manipur continues to grapple with intense ethnic violence, with recent incidents highlighting the deepening crisis in the northeastern Indian state. Over a year after initial tensions erupted, the region remains in a state of turmoil, marked by persistent conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities.
In the latest escalation, ten young members of the Kuki tribe were brutally killed, allegedly by Indian security forces. Local sources and media reports suggest the killings involved severe violence, with post-mortem reports indicating extreme brutality.
The state government has responded by implementing comprehensive security measures. Nine districts of Manipur remain under a strict curfew, and mobile internet services have been suspended until December 3rd. The prolonged internet blackout aims to prevent the spread of inflammatory content that could further escalate tensions.
Kuki tribal representatives claim targeted killings by law enforcement, alleging a systematic approach to eliminating community members. The ongoing conflict has transformed into what many describe as a quasi-civil war, with deep-seated ethnic tensions showing no signs of immediate resolution.
The Indian government, particularly the Modi administration, has been criticized for its apparent inaction. Despite the severity of the situation, national leadership has maintained a conspicuous silence on the Manipur crisis.
