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Imphal: Five people are dead following a surge of violence in Manipur’s hill districts. Ambush attacks and field shootings have left three others injured. Manipur Congress leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh addressed the press at Congress Bhavan to blast the government’s response. He questioned the lack of a clear strategy to halt the chaos.
On November 13, gunmen ambushed two vehicles near New Heaven on the Imphal-Ukhrul road. The attack killed four people, including two women. A senior police officer confirmed the details. "Two men and two women, who were travelling in the two cars, died on the spot. Bullet marks were seen on the windshields of the two vehicles," the officer said.
The violence hit Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts hard over the last 24 hours. A 42-year-old Kuki woman died on November 12 during a gunfight near Taphou Kuki village. Two men sustained injuries in that same clash. Another Naga farmer remains injured after being shot at Ihang Plains in Sinakeithei village. The conflict in Manipur has claimed 306 lives and displaced thousands since May 2023. Kuki and Naga groups have seen 50 deaths in clashes since February.
Meghachandra accused the Centre and state government of doing nothing beyond issuing statements. He demanded the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, and Chief Minister show urgency. Security and justice are missing. The opposition leader warned that official neglect will only deepen mistrust and fuel more retaliation across the region.
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