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<p>Voting for phase 1 of the Lok Sabha elections is underway in Manipur for its two Lok Sabha constituencies, Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur. On Friday (April 19), miscreants opened fire near a voting booth in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Where did the firing happen?</strong></h2>

<p>The footage of the shooting is circulating on social media. The firing&nbsp;sparked panic among voters in the Inner&nbsp;Manipur constituency&nbsp;at Thamanpokpi under&nbsp;the Moirang&nbsp;Assembly segment. Three persons&nbsp;were hurt, according to The Hindu.</p>

<h2><strong>Ethnic violence in Manipur&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Over the last year, there has been ethnic violence in Manipur between the Kuki-Zo tribal population and the majority Meiteis who live in the Imphal Valley. These events have resulted in over 200 deaths and displacement of tens of thousands of people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As a result, strict security measures have been&nbsp;put in place&nbsp;for the state's first&nbsp;of the two-phased elections, with 15 of Outer Manipur's 28 Assembly seats voting on April 26.&nbsp;The Election Commission has set up temporary polling booths to accommodate displaced&nbsp;voters, authorities said.</p>

<h2><strong>Voter turnout in Manipur</strong></h2>

<p>Until 9:00 am&nbsp;on Friday, approximately 12.6% of the nearly 15.44 lakh voters in Manipur impacted by ethnic violence exercised their right to vote for the two Lok Sabha seats. The Inner Manipur constituency had 13. 82% turnout, while Outer Manipur had 11. 57% turnout in the first two hours of voting.</p>


Voting for phase 1 of the Lok Sabha elections is underway in Manipur for its two Lok Sabha constituencies, Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur. On Friday (April 19), miscreants opened fire near a voting booth in the state.

Voting for phase 1 of the Lok Sabha elections is underway in Manipur for its two Lok Sabha constituencies, Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur. On Friday (April 19), miscreants opened fire near a voting booth in the state. Where did the firing happen? The footage of the shooting is circulating on social media. The firing sparked panic among voters in the Inner Manipur constituency at Thamanpokpi under the Moirang Assembly segment. Three persons were hurt, according to The Hindu. Ethnic violence in Manipur Over the last year, there has been ethnic violence in Manipur between the Kuki-Zo tribal population and the majority Meiteis who live in the Imphal Valley. These events have resulted in over 200 deaths and displacement of tens of thousands of people. Also read: Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Three generations of women exercise their right to vote As a result, strict security measures have been put in place for the state's first of the two-phased elections, with 15 of Outer Manipur's 28 Assembly seats voting on April 26. The Election Commission has set up temporary polling booths to accommodate displaced voters, authorities said. Voter turnout in Manipur Until 9:00 am on Friday, approximately 12.6% of the nearly 15.44 lakh voters in Manipur impacted by ethnic violence exercised their right to vote for the two Lok Sabha seats. The Inner Manipur constituency had 13. 82% turnout, while Outer Manipur had 11. 57% turnout in the first two hours of voting.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shots fired near polling booth in Manipur, three injured

<p>The four men shot dead by militants in the Thoubal district of the northeastern state of Manipur on Monday (Jan 1) were involved in a drug dispute, according to news agency Press Trust of India (PTI). Apart from the four&nbsp;Meitei Pangal men, 18 were injured (five sustained bullet injuries) in the attacks.</p>

<p>"The incident was seen as the fallout of a dispute over money collected through illegal drug trade," the report claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), the political wing of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), accepted that the gunmen belonged to the outfit. RPF added that it had opened an internal inquiry into the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senior government officials provided a breakdown of the events, explaining that PLA militants entered the minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area to target a resident&nbsp;known for several narcotics-related charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon, amid the kerfuffle, about 1,000 villagers descended near the suspect's home, forcing the PLA militants to secure an exit. However, during the escape, they started firing randomly at the crowd, resulting in&nbsp;four deaths and nearly two dozen injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The family of the four men refused to take the bodies on Tuesday (Jan 2) whilst submitting a memorandum to the state government with a list of demands.</p>

<p>Under the memorandum, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Meitei Pangals requested the government to grant permission to form village protection forces in all areas where the Meitei Muslim community reside in the state. Additionally, the&nbsp;committee demanded a probe by the&nbsp;National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the events of January 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/manipur-violence-who-is-accountable-618265"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Manipur violence: Who is accountable?</strong></a>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also visited the&nbsp;Raj Medicity Hospital where the injured were being treated and later issued a statement saying the culprits would be caught.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;"We strongly condemn all forms of violence, and the state government has launched mass combing operations to nab the culprits and the culprit will be punished according to the law. No one is above the law," wrote Singh on X, formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To maintain&nbsp;law and order, additional security forces have been dispatched and deployed in the area.</p>

<h2><strong>What is happening in Manipur?</strong></h2>

<p>Manipur has been rocked by ethnic violence since May last year. Hundreds&nbsp;have been killed while tens of thousands have been displaced. The violence started after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special economic benefits and quotas in government jobs and education enjoyed by the tribal Kuki people to the majority Meitei population as well.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bodies-of-64-killed-in-manipur-violence-handed-to-families-669853"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;India: Bodies of 64 killed in Manipur violence handed to families</strong></a></p>

<p>Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Meanwhile, Nagas and Kukis&nbsp;constitute little over 40 per cent and reside in the hill districts.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The four men shot dead by militants in the Thoubal district of the northeastern state of Manipur on Monday (Jan 1) were involved in a drug dispute, according to news agency Press Trust of India (PTI).

The four men shot dead by militants in the Thoubal district of the northeastern state of Manipur on Monday (Jan 1) were involved in a drug dispute, according to news agency Press Trust of India (PTI). Apart from the four Meitei Pangal men, 18 were injured (five sustained bullet injuries) in the attacks. "The incident was seen as the fallout of a dispute over money collected through illegal drug trade," the report claimed. The Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), the political wing of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), accepted that the gunmen belonged to the outfit. RPF added that it had opened an internal inquiry into the incident. Senior government officials provided a breakdown of the events, explaining that PLA militants entered the minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area to target a resident known for several narcotics-related charges. Soon, amid the kerfuffle, about 1,000 villagers descended near the suspect's home, forcing the PLA militants to secure an exit. However, during the escape, they started firing randomly at the crowd, resulting in four deaths and nearly two dozen injuries. The family of the four men refused to take the bodies on Tuesday (Jan 2) whilst submitting a memorandum to the state government with a list of demands. Under the memorandum, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Meitei Pangals requested the government to grant permission to form village protection forces in all areas where the Meitei Muslim community reside in the state. Additionally, the committee demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the events of January 1. Watch | Manipur violence: Who is accountable? Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also visited the Raj Medicity Hospital where the injured were being treated and later issued a statement saying the culprits would be caught. "We strongly condemn all forms of violence, and the state government has launched mass combing operations to nab the culprits and the culprit will be punished according to the law. No one is above the law," wrote Singh on X, formerly known as Twitter. To maintain law and order, additional security forces have been dispatched and deployed in the area. What is happening in Manipur? Manipur has been rocked by ethnic violence since May last year. Hundreds have been killed while tens of thousands have been displaced. The violence started after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special economic benefits and quotas in government jobs and education enjoyed by the tribal Kuki people to the majority Meitei population as well. Also read | India: Bodies of 64 killed in Manipur violence handed to families Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Meanwhile, Nagas and Kukis constitute little over 40 per cent and reside in the hill districts. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Drug money dispute reportedly reason for Manipur violence that killed 4, injured 18

<p>The personnel of Assam Rifles, India’s oldest paramilitary force, have been booked by Manipur state police for “obstruction of duty” and “criminal intimidation”.</p>

<p>A First Information Report (FIR) was filed on Tuesday (Aug 8) claiming that the personnel of the 9th&nbsp;battalion of the Assam Rifles stopped the Manipur Police from pursuing armed miscreants involved in the killing of three men in Kwakta in Bishnupur district on Saturday morning.</p>

<p>The police have accused the Assam Rifles&nbsp;of the “arrogant act” of “giving a chance to the accused Kuki militants to escape freely to a safe zone”.</p>

<p>They claimed that the Assam Rifles used armoured vehicles to block their way leading to an altercation between the two. A video of the incident also went viral on Saturday.</p>

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<h2><strong>Unprecedented move</strong></h2>

<p>The move is believed to be unprecedented as the Assam Rifles is one of the Central Armed Police Forces&nbsp;(CAPF) administered by the central government, and its operational control is maintained by the Indian Army, whereas the Manipur Police falls under the state government.</p>

<p>The move reflects the deep mistrust running between the Assam Rifles and the Manipur people since the start of the ethnic violence that began on May 3 and claimed more than 150 lives.</p>

<h2>Manipur Violence: Three-member judges' committee to look after relief and remedy measures</h2>

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<p>Civil society groups in the state and several BJP state lawmakers have accused the paramilitary force of bias in controlling the situation.</p>

<p>On August 7, the BJP state leadership even submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the permanent removal of the force from Manipur.</p>

<h2><strong>Indian Army rejects allegations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The army, however, rejected the allegation against the Assam Rifles, saying, “Some inimical elements have made desperate, repeated &amp; failed attempts to question the role, intent and integrity of the Central Security Forces, especially Assam Rifles.”</p>

<p>“Indian Army and Assam Rifles assure the people of Manipur that we will continue to remain firm and resolute in our actions to prevent any attempt that could result in furthering violence...” the Spear Corps posted on social media platform ‘X’.</p>

<p>It pointed out two instances that emerged over the last 24 hours, which the army says&nbsp;were aimed at maligning the image of Assam Rifles.</p>

<p>In the first case, the army said, the Assam Rifles battalion has acted strictly in accordance with the mandate of the Unified Headquarters of strict enforcement of buffer zone guidelines towards the aim of preventing violence between the two communities.</p>

<p>In the second case, it said, the Assam Rifles being moved out of an area is not even related to them.</p>

<p>An infantry battalion of the army is deployed in the area, since the crisis erupted in May, from where the narrative of Assam Rifles being moved out has been made, it said.</p>

<h2><strong>Assam Rifles replaced&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the wake of the tensions, Assam Rifles personnel were replaced with civil police and Central Reserve Police Force at a check post in Moirang between Bishnupur and Kangvai on Monday (Aug 7).</p>

<p>According to the HT newspaper, the order was issued by the additional director general of police, law and order, and it did not cite any reason for this.</p>

<p>Nevertheless, Assam Rifles and other paramilitary forces continue to remain posted across the state to restore normalcy.</p>

<p>Currently, CRPF, Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Assam Rifles, along with the Indian Army, are posted in Manipur.</p>

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The personnel of Assam Rifles, India’s oldest paramilitary force, have been booked by Manipur state police for “obstruction of duty” and “criminal intimidation”.

The personnel of Assam Rifles, India’s oldest paramilitary force, have been booked by Manipur state police for “obstruction of duty” and “criminal intimidation”. A First Information Report (FIR) was filed on Tuesday (Aug 8) claiming that the personnel of the 9th battalion of the Assam Rifles stopped the Manipur Police from pursuing armed miscreants involved in the killing of three men in Kwakta in Bishnupur district on Saturday morning. The police have accused the Assam Rifles of the “arrogant act” of “giving a chance to the accused Kuki militants to escape freely to a safe zone”. They claimed that the Assam Rifles used armoured vehicles to block their way leading to an altercation between the two. A video of the incident also went viral on Saturday. 9th Assam rifles casper bullet proof vehicles blocks the route of Manipur Police at Kwakta.#Manipur Police accusing AR of colluding with #Kuki militants in brutal k*lling of 3 #Meitei innocent. This is beyond intolerable. Go back AR!#SaveMeitei#ManipurViolence #ManipurHorror pic.twitter.com/q7o39RAZkv — Ahan (@sgtweeets) August 5, 2023 × Unprecedented move The move is believed to be unprecedented as the Assam Rifles is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) administered by the central government, and its operational control is maintained by the Indian Army, whereas the Manipur Police falls under the state government. The move reflects the deep mistrust running between the Assam Rifles and the Manipur people since the start of the ethnic violence that began on May 3 and claimed more than 150 lives. Manipur Violence: Three-member judges' committee to look after relief and remedy measures Civil society groups in the state and several BJP state lawmakers have accused the paramilitary force of bias in controlling the situation. On August 7, the BJP state leadership even submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the permanent removal of the force from Manipur. Indian Army rejects allegations The army, however, rejected the allegation against the Assam Rifles, saying, “Some inimical elements have made desperate, repeated & failed attempts to question the role, intent and integrity of the Central Security Forces, especially Assam Rifles.” “Indian Army and Assam Rifles assure the people of Manipur that we will continue to remain firm and resolute in our actions to prevent any attempt that could result in furthering violence...” the Spear Corps posted on social media platform ‘X’. It pointed out two instances that emerged over the last 24 hours, which the army says were aimed at maligning the image of Assam Rifles. In the first case, the army said, the Assam Rifles battalion has acted strictly in accordance with the mandate of the Unified Headquarters of strict enforcement of buffer zone guidelines towards the aim of preventing violence between the two communities. In the second case, it said, the Assam Rifles being moved out of an area is not even related to them. An infantry battalion of the army is deployed in the area, since the crisis erupted in May, from where the narrative of Assam Rifles being moved out has been made, it said. Assam Rifles replaced In the wake of the tensions, Assam Rifles personnel were replaced with civil police and Central Reserve Police Force at a check post in Moirang between Bishnupur and Kangvai on Monday (Aug 7). According to the HT newspaper, the order was issued by the additional director general of police, law and order, and it did not cite any reason for this. Nevertheless, Assam Rifles and other paramilitary forces continue to remain posted across the state to restore normalcy. Currently, CRPF, Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Assam Rifles, along with the Indian Army, are posted in Manipur. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Manipur violence: State police lodge criminal case against Assam Rifles after altercation

<p>A fresh spell of violence was reported in India’s northeastern state of Manipur early Wednesday as an intense gunfight between security forces and armed groups turned the town of Moreh into a war zone.</p>

<p>A raging mob in the Indian town located on the Myanmar border burnt down 30 houses and shops that were left abandoned since ethnic violence in the state emerged initially in the early days of May.</p>

<p>Times of India reported that the mob gathered in the area at 9:30 am IST, and they spent their next three hours torching and burning down the houses and shops. Even a guest house owned by the Forest Department was damaged.</p>

<h2><strong>CM N Biren Singh condemns violence</strong></h2>

<p>Chief Minister of Manipur state, N Biren Singh condemned the violence later on Wednesday while speaking at a Kargil Vijay Diwas function in the capital city of Imphal.</p>

<p>He claimed that the tensions began when the authorities started cracking down on drug cartels operating at the border.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Manipur witnesses fresh arson as no-confidence motion hangs over Indian parliament</strong></p>

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<p>He further warned that the state would not prostrate before the sources of threats trying to disintegrate the unity of the people.</p>

<p>He also urged the people not to engage in violence and cooperate with authorities to establish peace.</p>

<h2><strong>India’s ruling BJP faces protests by opposition INDIA alliance</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, it was reported on Thursday that all Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition INDIA alliance will wear black clothes and attend parliament proceedings to register their protests over the Manipur violence.</p>

<p>Congress and various other opposition parties have been persistently calling for a comprehensive discussion on the situation in Manipur, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to issue a statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In protest, they have engaged in demonstrations and chanting slogans in both houses of the Indian parliament—Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha—resulting in the adjournment of both Houses since the beginning of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 20.</p>

<h2><strong>No-confidence motion against the government</strong></h2>

<p>On Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formally accepted the no-confidence motion against the government, which was presented by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on behalf of the INDIA alliance.</p>

<p>Following the motion's presentation, the speaker inquired about the number of members supporting the motion.</p>

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A fresh spell of violence was reported in India’s northeastern state of Manipur early Wednesday as an intense gunfight between security forces and armed groups turned the town of Moreh into a war zone.

A fresh spell of violence was reported in India’s northeastern state of Manipur early Wednesday as an intense gunfight between security forces and armed groups turned the town of Moreh into a war zone. A raging mob in the Indian town located on the Myanmar border burnt down 30 houses and shops that were left abandoned since ethnic violence in the state emerged initially in the early days of May. Times of India reported that the mob gathered in the area at 9:30 am IST, and they spent their next three hours torching and burning down the houses and shops. Even a guest house owned by the Forest Department was damaged. CM N Biren Singh condemns violence Chief Minister of Manipur state, N Biren Singh condemned the violence later on Wednesday while speaking at a Kargil Vijay Diwas function in the capital city of Imphal. He claimed that the tensions began when the authorities started cracking down on drug cartels operating at the border. Watch: Manipur witnesses fresh arson as no-confidence motion hangs over Indian parliament × He further warned that the state would not prostrate before the sources of threats trying to disintegrate the unity of the people. He also urged the people not to engage in violence and cooperate with authorities to establish peace. India’s ruling BJP faces protests by opposition INDIA alliance Meanwhile, it was reported on Thursday that all Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition INDIA alliance will wear black clothes and attend parliament proceedings to register their protests over the Manipur violence. Congress and various other opposition parties have been persistently calling for a comprehensive discussion on the situation in Manipur, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to issue a statement. Also read: Assault on Manipur women: Authorities claim naked parading was not linked to fake news In protest, they have engaged in demonstrations and chanting slogans in both houses of the Indian parliament—Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha—resulting in the adjournment of both Houses since the beginning of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 20. No-confidence motion against the government On Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formally accepted the no-confidence motion against the government, which was presented by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on behalf of the INDIA alliance. Following the motion's presentation, the speaker inquired about the number of members supporting the motion. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

India: Fresh spell of arson engulfs Manipur town as oppn MPs plan more protests

<p><strong><em>Content warning: The story contains description of graphic violence. Discretion is advised.</em></strong></p>

<p>The visuals of a man's head being chopped off have surfaced from&nbsp;the ongoing ethnic conflict in northeast India's Manipur. The latest video has surfaced barely two days after the footage of women being paraded naked before one of them was gangraped by members of a rampaging mob.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident reportedly occurred on July 2, when the man, part of a group of volunteers keeping guard was hacked to death by a rampaging mob.</p>

<p>The man has been identified as David Theik, a resident of Lamza village in Churachandpur district and until the pandemic, was working as a waiter at a hotel in Mumbai. His father is physically disabled while his mother died when he was young. David was reportedly planning to go back to Mumbai but was stuck in the ethnic conflict that gripped the state since the beginning of May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report in Hindustan Times, Theik was first shot, then his body was severed, and one of his eyes gouged out.</p>

<p>The chopped head was then placed atop a bamboo fence.</p>

<h2><strong>Manipur violence: Police begins efforts to maintain calm</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Manipur police have made fifth arrest in connection with the case of two women being paraded naked on May 4. A manhunt continues to track down a dozen suspects who could be seen in the viral video with Chief Minister N Biren Singh stating that he is personally monitoring the search operations.</p>

<p>Raids are being conducted at many suspected hideouts, the state government said, amid an atmosphere that continues to be tense and&nbsp;volatile.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Manipur violence: Who is accountable?</strong></p>

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<p>The state government has appealed that people must not believe rumours.</p>

<p>A "rumour free" helpline number — +91-9233522822 — has been issued for people to confirm circulation of "unfounded" videos. The state government led by N Biren Singh has also appealed to the people to return the looted arms and ammunitions.</p>

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<p>At the same time, the Opposition has demanded sacking of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and impose President's rule in the state.</p>

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<p>More than 160 people have died in the ethnic strife while an unspecified number of people have been injured since ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3 when a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in Imphal to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.<br />
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Content warning: The story contains description of graphic violence. Discretion is advised. The visuals of a man's head being chopped off have surfaced from the ongoing ethnic conflict in northeast India's Manipur.

Content warning: The story contains description of graphic violence. Discretion is advised. The visuals of a man's head being chopped off have surfaced from the ongoing ethnic conflict in northeast India's Manipur. The latest video has surfaced barely two days after the footage of women being paraded naked before one of them was gangraped by members of a rampaging mob. The incident reportedly occurred on July 2, when the man, part of a group of volunteers keeping guard was hacked to death by a rampaging mob. The man has been identified as David Theik, a resident of Lamza village in Churachandpur district and until the pandemic, was working as a waiter at a hotel in Mumbai. His father is physically disabled while his mother died when he was young. David was reportedly planning to go back to Mumbai but was stuck in the ethnic conflict that gripped the state since the beginning of May. According to a report in Hindustan Times, Theik was first shot, then his body was severed, and one of his eyes gouged out. The chopped head was then placed atop a bamboo fence. Manipur violence: Police begins efforts to maintain calm Meanwhile, Manipur police have made fifth arrest in connection with the case of two women being paraded naked on May 4. A manhunt continues to track down a dozen suspects who could be seen in the viral video with Chief Minister N Biren Singh stating that he is personally monitoring the search operations. Raids are being conducted at many suspected hideouts, the state government said, amid an atmosphere that continues to be tense and volatile. Also watch | Manipur violence: Who is accountable? × The state government has appealed that people must not believe rumours. A "rumour free" helpline number — +91-9233522822 — has been issued for people to confirm circulation of "unfounded" videos. The state government led by N Biren Singh has also appealed to the people to return the looted arms and ammunitions. Also read | 'Cannot be forgiven': Modi reacts to video of Manipur women paraded naked, two arrested; top court takes note At the same time, the Opposition has demanded sacking of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and impose President's rule in the state. Also read | ‘Modi kept quiet while Manipur was burning’: Opposition slams govt More than 160 people have died in the ethnic strife while an unspecified number of people have been injured since ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3 when a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in Imphal to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Indian Army has blamed women activists in the violence-hit northeastern state of Manipur of interfering in their operations and blocking routes, saying that such “unwarranted interference" is hindering their timely responses.</p>

<p>The Army’s Spear Corps released a video on Twitter with the caption, “Demystifying myth of peaceful blockade led by women in Manipur”, saying that women are abetting “armed rioters”/</p>

<p>The clip shows a large group of women surrounding personnel in Itham on Saturday. The Army said that it was in this incident that the women helped “rioters flee”.</p>

<p>The video further shows heavy machinery digging a part of a road with a large number of women around it and stated that this was the entry and exit to an Assam Rifles base being dug up to cause delay.</p>

<p>"Women activists in #Manipur are deliberately blocking routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces. Such unwarranted interference is detrimental to the timely response by Security Forces during critical situations to save lives and property.</p>

<p>"Indian Army appeals to all sections of population to support our endeavours in restoring peace. Help us to Help Manipur," it tweeted.</p>

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<p>The statement came two days after a mob of 1500 Manipuri women surrounded the Indian Army personnel in Imphal East's Itham village, forcing the forces to let go of 12 militants holed up there.</p>

<p>The stand-off was resolved peacefully&nbsp;after the Army’s “mature decision” to prevent any collateral damage.</p>

<p>These 12 militants belonged to the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), a Meitei militant group, involved in a number of attacks, including the ambush of a 6 Dogra unit in 2015, were holed up in the village.</p>

<p>Among the militants captured was self-styled “Lt Col” Moirangthem Tamba alias Uttam, who is identified as the mastermind of the 2015 Chandel ambush in which 18 soldiers of the six Dogra Regiment were killed.</p>

<p>The security personnel left with seized arms and ammunition.</p>

<h2><strong>One of worst flare-ups</strong></h2>

<p>Manipur is facing one of its worst ethnic flare-ups in recent decades. The clashes first began after a “Tribal Solidarity March” was called by the All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM).</p>

<p>The march was organised in protest against the demand for inclusion of the area’s majority Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, following an April 19 Manipur High Court order.</p>

<p>The Indian laws provide reservations in some government jobs, college admissions and electoral seats for communities under the ST category as a form of affirmative action to tackle historical structural inequality and discrimination.</p>

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<p>The Kuki community has opposed the Meitei community’s inclusion in the list, fearing opportunity and job loss due to the group’s demographically and politically advantageous position.</p>

<p>More than 100 people have lost their lives in the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in the northeastern state so far.</p>

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The Indian Army has blamed women activists in the violence-hit northeastern state of Manipur of interfering in their operations and blocking routes, saying that such “unwarranted interference" is hindering their timely responses.

The Indian Army has blamed women activists in the violence-hit northeastern state of Manipur of interfering in their operations and blocking routes, saying that such “unwarranted interference" is hindering their timely responses. The Army’s Spear Corps released a video on Twitter with the caption, “Demystifying myth of peaceful blockade led by women in Manipur”, saying that women are abetting “armed rioters”/ The clip shows a large group of women surrounding personnel in Itham on Saturday. The Army said that it was in this incident that the women helped “rioters flee”. The video further shows heavy machinery digging a part of a road with a large number of women around it and stated that this was the entry and exit to an Assam Rifles base being dug up to cause delay. "Women activists in #Manipur are deliberately blocking routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces. Such unwarranted interference is detrimental to the timely response by Security Forces during critical situations to save lives and property. "Indian Army appeals to all sections of population to support our endeavours in restoring peace. Help us to Help Manipur," it tweeted. Women activists in #Manipur are deliberately blocking routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces. Such unwarranted interference is detrimental to the timely response by Security Forces during critical situations to save lives and property. 🔴 Indian Army appeals to… pic.twitter.com/Md9nw6h7Fx — SpearCorps.IndianArmy (@Spearcorps) June 26, 2023 × The statement came two days after a mob of 1500 Manipuri women surrounded the Indian Army personnel in Imphal East's Itham village, forcing the forces to let go of 12 militants holed up there. The stand-off was resolved peacefully after the Army’s “mature decision” to prevent any collateral damage. These 12 militants belonged to the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), a Meitei militant group, involved in a number of attacks, including the ambush of a 6 Dogra unit in 2015, were holed up in the village. Among the militants captured was self-styled “Lt Col” Moirangthem Tamba alias Uttam, who is identified as the mastermind of the 2015 Chandel ambush in which 18 soldiers of the six Dogra Regiment were killed. The security personnel left with seized arms and ammunition. One of worst flare-ups Manipur is facing one of its worst ethnic flare-ups in recent decades. The clashes first began after a “Tribal Solidarity March” was called by the All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur (ATSUM). The march was organised in protest against the demand for inclusion of the area’s majority Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, following an April 19 Manipur High Court order. The Indian laws provide reservations in some government jobs, college admissions and electoral seats for communities under the ST category as a form of affirmative action to tackle historical structural inequality and discrimination. Also read | Manipur violence: Indian Army releases 12 militants after being surrounded by 1,500-strong mob The Kuki community has opposed the Meitei community’s inclusion in the list, fearing opportunity and job loss due to the group’s demographically and politically advantageous position. More than 100 people have lost their lives in the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in the northeastern state so far. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>India's Home Minister Amit Shah is currently on a four-day visit to the crisis-hit northeastern state of Manipur. During his meeting with the stakeholders in the region, Shah appealed for 15 days of peace to bring normalcy and achieve solutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Muan Tombing, general secretary of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), said the government was likely to announce a judicial inquiry commission to probe the violence in the state. The commission is expected to be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Home Minister said peace be given a chance for the next 15 days for a solution to be achieved. He said the Centre will appoint a judicial commission and separate teams will visit Imphal and Churachandpur during the period. We assured the Minister that we will not attack any group but if attacked, we will defend ourselves,”&nbsp;Tombing was quoted as saying by The Hindu newspaper.</p>

<p>Two communities - Kukis and Meiteis - have been engaged in attack on each other since the violence first broke out on May 3. Keeping the gravity of the situation in mind, Shah held closed-door meetings with leaders of civil society organisations and tribal representatives in&nbsp;Churachandpur - one of the worst-hit districts.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Shah gives assurances&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Apart from an independent probe, media reports said Shah had given several other assurances, including rehabilitation for loss of life and property and property transfer via direct benefit, relief material to the state and CBI investigation in select cases with no involvement of state officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Shah took to Twitter and said he had held fruitful meetings with civil society members and reviewed the security situation with the law enforcement agencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Reviewed the security situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army in Imphal. Peace and prosperity of Manipur is our top priority, instructed them to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace," said Shah in one of the tweets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ethnic violence in Manipur started on May 3 when tribal groups, including the Kuki community, clashed with the ethnic majority of Meitei people - a non-tribal group, over economic benefits and quotas given to the tribes. At least 60 people have been killed while around 35,000 have been displaced due to rioting and ethnic clashes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, 11 athletes from the state including Olympic gold medalist Mitrabai Chanu&nbsp;wrote a letter to Shah, urging&nbsp;him to take immediate action to restore "peace and normalcy" in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manipur-crisis-top-olympians-write-to-union-home-minister-threaten-to-return-awards-if-peace-not-restored-598375"><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;Manipur crisis: Top Olympians write to Union Home Minister, threaten to return awards if peace not restored</strong></a></p>

<p>The other signatories to the letter include Padma Award winner weightlifter Kunjarani Devi, former Indian woman football team captain Bem Bem Devi and Boxer L Sarita Devi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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India's Home Minister Amit Shah is currently on a four-day visit to the crisis-hit northeastern state of Manipur. During his meeting with the stakeholders in the region, Shah appealed for 15 days of peace to bring normalcy and achieve solutions.

India's Home Minister Amit Shah is currently on a four-day visit to the crisis-hit northeastern state of Manipur. During his meeting with the stakeholders in the region, Shah appealed for 15 days of peace to bring normalcy and achieve solutions. Muan Tombing, general secretary of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), said the government was likely to announce a judicial inquiry commission to probe the violence in the state. The commission is expected to be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge. “The Home Minister said peace be given a chance for the next 15 days for a solution to be achieved. He said the Centre will appoint a judicial commission and separate teams will visit Imphal and Churachandpur during the period. We assured the Minister that we will not attack any group but if attacked, we will defend ourselves,” Tombing was quoted as saying by The Hindu newspaper. Two communities - Kukis and Meiteis - have been engaged in attack on each other since the violence first broke out on May 3. Keeping the gravity of the situation in mind, Shah held closed-door meetings with leaders of civil society organisations and tribal representatives in Churachandpur - one of the worst-hit districts. WATCH | Manipur Violence: Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in Manipur to restore normalcy × Shah gives assurances Apart from an independent probe, media reports said Shah had given several other assurances, including rehabilitation for loss of life and property and property transfer via direct benefit, relief material to the state and CBI investigation in select cases with no involvement of state officers. On Tuesday, Shah took to Twitter and said he had held fruitful meetings with civil society members and reviewed the security situation with the law enforcement agencies. "Reviewed the security situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army in Imphal. Peace and prosperity of Manipur is our top priority, instructed them to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace," said Shah in one of the tweets. Reviewed the security situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army in Imphal. Peace and prosperity of Manipur is our top priority, instructed them to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace. pic.twitter.com/RtSvGFeman — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 30, 2023 × The ethnic violence in Manipur started on May 3 when tribal groups, including the Kuki community, clashed with the ethnic majority of Meitei people - a non-tribal group, over economic benefits and quotas given to the tribes. At least 60 people have been killed while around 35,000 have been displaced due to rioting and ethnic clashes. Earlier this week, 11 athletes from the state including Olympic gold medalist Mitrabai Chanu wrote a letter to Shah, urging him to take immediate action to restore "peace and normalcy" in the state. ALSO READ | Manipur crisis: Top Olympians write to Union Home Minister, threaten to return awards if peace not restored The other signatories to the letter include Padma Award winner weightlifter Kunjarani Devi, former Indian woman football team captain Bem Bem Devi and Boxer L Sarita Devi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Home Minister Amit Shah appeals for '15 days of peace' in Manipur to find solution

<p>India's Supreme Court on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to increase security as well as relief and rehabilitation efforts for the citizens hit by ethnic violence in the state of Manipur that borders Myanmar, over 2,400 km northeast of New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The top court in New Delhi acknowledged the Modi administration's note of submissions which said that no untoward incidents took place in the state in the last 48 hours ending Monday at 7&nbsp;am&nbsp;(Indian Standard Time).</p>

<p>The ethnic violence in Manipur last week saw buildings set ablaze and charred vehicles across roads leaving at least 58 dead and tens of thousands displaced.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Make arrangements for those displaced: Indian Supreme Court</strong></h2>

<p>The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud termed the aftermath of violence as a "humanitarian issue" whose immediate resolution must be prioritised by both New Delhi and Imphal, the state capital of Manipur.</p>

<p>Justice DY Chandrachud emphasised that due arrangements must be made in the relief camps and the people sheltered there be provided with basic amenities like food, ration and medical facilities.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Tribal march bursts into battle between ethnic groups in Manipur</strong></p>

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<p>The government informed the Supreme Court about the steps taken to deal with the violence. It said 52 companies of the central armed police force, besides Army and Assam Rifles contingents, have been deployed in the strife-torn areas.</p>

<p>Flag marches are being conducted in disturbed areas and peace meetings between the community members are being held.</p>

<p>The bench directed that all necessary efforts should be made for rehabilitating those displaced.</p>

<h2><strong>What is happening in Manipur?</strong></h2>

<p>The first wave of unrest rippled through the state on May 3 after skirmishes broke out in the capital Imphal when thousands of people from the Naga and Kuki tribes rallied against the majority Meitei ethnic group.</p>

<p>The rally was focused on the Meitei group being granted special status under India's 'Scheduled Tribe' constitutional description.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/manipur-violence-shoot-at-sight-orders-issued-to-contain-spiraling-unrest-588995">Manipur Violence: 'Shoot at sight' orders issued to contain spiraling unrest</a></strong></p>

<p>Scheduled Tribes are India's socio-economically disadvantaged group. The members of a community, once designated as Scheduled Tribe, get reserved access to education and job opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Meitei community is a largely Hindu ethnic group that accounts for about half of Manipur's population. Other ethnic groups in the state, mostly Christians, say that if the Meitei community are given the Scheduled Tribe status, they will not have a fair chance for jobs and other benefits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The division between the Meiteis and the other ethnic groups in the state cuts sharply across demographic lines. Tensions between the two groups have simmered for decades over a range of issues including land rights.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court has ordered adequate steps to be taken for protecting places of worship.</p>

<p>More than 23,000 people have been rescued and sheltered in military garrisons and relief camps.</p>

<p>The government has been asked to update the Supreme Court on the status of the situation in Manipur on May 17.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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India's Supreme Court on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to increase security as well as relief and rehabilitation efforts for the citizens hit by ethnic violence in the state of Manipur that borders Myanmar, over 2,400 km northeast of New Delhi.

India's Supreme Court on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to increase security as well as relief and rehabilitation efforts for the citizens hit by ethnic violence in the state of Manipur that borders Myanmar, over 2,400 km northeast of New Delhi. The top court in New Delhi acknowledged the Modi administration's note of submissions which said that no untoward incidents took place in the state in the last 48 hours ending Monday at 7 am (Indian Standard Time). The ethnic violence in Manipur last week saw buildings set ablaze and charred vehicles across roads leaving at least 58 dead and tens of thousands displaced. Make arrangements for those displaced: Indian Supreme Court The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud termed the aftermath of violence as a "humanitarian issue" whose immediate resolution must be prioritised by both New Delhi and Imphal, the state capital of Manipur. Justice DY Chandrachud emphasised that due arrangements must be made in the relief camps and the people sheltered there be provided with basic amenities like food, ration and medical facilities. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Tribal march bursts into battle between ethnic groups in Manipur × The government informed the Supreme Court about the steps taken to deal with the violence. It said 52 companies of the central armed police force, besides Army and Assam Rifles contingents, have been deployed in the strife-torn areas. Flag marches are being conducted in disturbed areas and peace meetings between the community members are being held. The bench directed that all necessary efforts should be made for rehabilitating those displaced. What is happening in Manipur? The first wave of unrest rippled through the state on May 3 after skirmishes broke out in the capital Imphal when thousands of people from the Naga and Kuki tribes rallied against the majority Meitei ethnic group. The rally was focused on the Meitei group being granted special status under India's 'Scheduled Tribe' constitutional description. ALSO READ | Manipur Violence: 'Shoot at sight' orders issued to contain spiraling unrest Scheduled Tribes are India's socio-economically disadvantaged group. The members of a community, once designated as Scheduled Tribe, get reserved access to education and job opportunities. The Meitei community is a largely Hindu ethnic group that accounts for about half of Manipur's population. Other ethnic groups in the state, mostly Christians, say that if the Meitei community are given the Scheduled Tribe status, they will not have a fair chance for jobs and other benefits. The division between the Meiteis and the other ethnic groups in the state cuts sharply across demographic lines. Tensions between the two groups have simmered for decades over a range of issues including land rights. The Supreme Court has ordered adequate steps to be taken for protecting places of worship. More than 23,000 people have been rescued and sheltered in military garrisons and relief camps. The government has been asked to update the Supreme Court on the status of the situation in Manipur on May 17. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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