Violence flares up again in Imphal, Manipur, curfew imposed, army called.

Manipur Violence: Curfew has been re-imposed in Manipur’s capital Imphal following reports of arson at several places and the army has been called in to maintain law and order.

The violence began after a fight between the Meitai and Kuki communities over space in a local market located in New Checon area of ​​Imphal. (file photo)

Imphal. There is news of violence erupting again in Imphal, the capital of Manipur. According to the information received, curfew has been re-imposed after reports of arson at many places in Imphal and the army has also been called to maintain law and order.

According to the information received, a fight broke out between the Meitei and Kuki communities over a place in a local market located in the New Chacon area of ​​Imphal, which soon turned into a conflict between the two communities. After this, incidents of arson have come to the fore in many places. However, at present there is no news of any casualty in this violence.

#WATCH | Abandoned houses set ablaze by miscreants in New Lambulane area in Imphal in Manipur. Security personnel on the spot. pic.twitter.com/zENI5nuMyM

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In Manipur, about three weeks ago, violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Internet services were then suspended to prevent the spread of rumors and misinformation. However, due to this the people of the state are facing many difficulties. They are neither able to send money through ‘online’ nor are they able to use other necessary digital platforms.

More than 70 people have lost their lives in clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities since the violence began. At the same time, the movement of trucks carrying essential commodities in the state is going on amidst special security. So that it can be ensured that there is no shortage of essential goods in the northeastern state.