The fresh incidents of violent protests took place on Saturday night even as an indefinite curfew was clamped after people, agitated by the killing of three women and three children by militants in Jiribam district, attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs earlier on Saturday.
The Manipur government has requested the Centre to withdraw the reimposition of AFSPA from six police stations, citing public interest and a push for peace and normalization in the state.
Apart from Biren Singh, the residence of three ministers and six MLAs were also attacked by the protesting mob. The protestors torched the properties of three legislators.
Manipur faces escalating violence after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam, prompting curfews, internet suspensions, and state security measures. Protests over the kidnapping and killing of six individuals have led to property destruction, MLA house raids, and increased tensions.
On November 12 six civilians were reported missing since the encounter that broke out between security forces and insurgents in the state's Jiribam district.
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The security forces during cordon and search operations in Champanagar, Narayanpur and Thangboipunjre areas of Jiribam district recovered arms and ammunition.
Manipur violence: Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
At least ten suspected insurgents were killed after a gunfight broke out with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district on Monday (November 11).
The incident occurred in Manipur's Jakurador Karong area, where security forces engaged in a heavy exchange of fire with armed militants in a retaliatory attack that killed 11 of them.
A woman was shot dead in Manipur’s Vishnupur district, intensifying communal violence. Rising tensions follow similar violence in Jiribam, where multiple homes were burned. Read the latest updates on the ongoing Manipur conflict.
Fresh violence broke out in the highly sensitive area of Jiribam while the security forces were moving the elderly people, women and children to safer places. The militants opened fire using sophisticated weapons and also charged bombs.
The operation was conducted from October 4 to October 6 across the Churachandpur, Kakching, and Thoubal districts of Manipur.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh said that violence-affected people have started returning to their native places, and now the focus should be on healing the wounds instead of blaming one another.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh confirmed the safe release of remaining two youths out of three abducted by Kuki militants in Kangpokpi. The three men were on their way to a recruitment test when they were taken captive.
According to police, some people were also injured in the gunfight, and the Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation.
Following the rescue of one abducted youth, Manipur CM N Biren Singh announced ongoing talks with Kuki militants for the safe release of the remaining two youths. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Thoubal district, demanding immediate action from the state and central governments.
Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
Efforts are ongoing to locate the other two youths, who were allegedly abducted by Kuki militants in Kangpokpi district.
Manipur news: Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
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