Imphal: Preliminary ground reports from Leimakhong in Imphal West on Saturday indicate that one or more Meitei houses were reportedly set on fire near the Leimakhong Army Camp.
Videos circulating from the scene show several individuals, including men and women identifying themselves as local residents, alleging that Kuki individuals were responsible for setting the houses ablaze. NEWire has not independently verified the allegation, and no official statement attributing responsibility had been issued at the time of publication.
The same videos and witness accounts also claim that Naga and Meitei civilians attempting to move toward the affected area to help extinguish the fire or protect the homes were prevented from crossing by central security personnel stationed nearby. The reason for the reported restrictions could not be independently confirmed.
The number of houses affected, the extent of the damage, and whether there were any injuries or casualties remain unconfirmed.
Authorities had not issued an official statement on the reported incident at the time of publication. This report will be updated as additional verified information becomes available.
This is a developing story.
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