Manipur came to a standstill on Saturday, as both Meitei and Kuki civil society groups enforced a total shutdown across the state to mark the second anniversary of the ethnic conflict that erupted in 2023.
However, according to the police officials, the shutdown is peaceful so far in both the valley and hill districts.
As Manipur approaches the second anniversary of the ethnic violence that erupted on May 3, 2023, the state remains on high alert.
The day marks a turning point in the state's recent history — one that continues to shape the political and social landscape of the region.
The operation will prioritize areas in the Imphal Valley where the presence of such individuals has been repeatedly flagged.
Fresh clashes broke out between the Zomi and Hmar tribes in the Churachandpur town of Manipur late on Tuesday, hours after a peace agreement was reached between the apex bodies of the two communities.
Fresh ethnic clashes have erupted in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, police said on Wednesday, adding that one person has died and several others were injured.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday in the Parliament said the central government is committed to bringing normalcy to Manipur and assured all support for the economic growth of the state.
The apex bodies of two tribes, the Hmar Inpui and the Zomi Council, jointly resolved to restore peace and normalcy in the district.
Tensions erupted in Manipur’s Churachandpur district after Richard Hmar, the General Secretary of Hmar Inpui, was assaulted by unidentified assailants on Sunday evening.
