Manipur killings should serve as wake-up call

Well placed knowledgeable sources suggest that the China factor behind this unfortunate occurrence cannot be ruled out. Indo-China relations are already under strain and there has been ample evidence in the past about covert Chinese support to Northeast insurgents including the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) (I/M), the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) and others including the Manipuri groups.