Six People Killed in Manipur as Ethnic Violence Escalates
Recent ethnic violence in Manipur, a northeastern state in India, has claimed the lives of six people, including one civilian. The ongoing conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities intensified after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special privileges and job quotas to the Meiteis, privileges previously held by the tribal Kukis.
Since the clashes erupted in May 2023, over 225 people have died, and around 60,000 have fled their homes. The latest violence on Saturday saw gunfire, resulting in the highest death toll in a single day. For the first time, militants reportedly used drones to drop explosives, increasing the severity of the conflict. However, Kuki groups denied any involvement in using drones.
In Jiribam district, armed groups from both sides ...