In Imphal, two people were injured during a women-led protest demanding the release of six individuals arrested in connection with a recent mob attack on an Indian Reserve Battalion post. The protest escalated into a confrontation with security forces, prompting police to fire tear gas shells. In response to the security forces action, women groups have called for a bandh in Manipur valley districts on Wednesday.
A prominent Christian leader in India believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken "good steps" to establish a strong relationship with the United States, which he views as necessary to address concerns about violations of religious freedom in the country.
The Zomi Council Steering Committee (ZCSC) submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister highlighting the plight of the Zo people - the Hmars, the Kuki-Zos and the nine Zomi tribes - who continue to bear the brunt of Meitei radicals. The memorandum described how the Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei militia group, have influenced Meitei MLAs and MPs to take an Oath favoring their desires. The entire Oath-taking exercise testified the collapse of democracy in Manipur. The ZCSC letter also requested the creation of a Separate Administration for the Zo people, the restoration of AFSPA in Manipur Valley, and the disarming of Meitei militias.
oinam malemnganba meiteithe ethnic conflict between kuki and meitei that started on 3rd may 2023 during a tribal solidarity rally that turned out to be violent in kuki-zo-dominated areas, mainly in churachandpur district of manipur, has claimed so many li