Manipur clashes: Heavy exchange of fire between armed locals and security forces has continued since morning in Pallel town of Tengnoupal district, government sources said.
Fresh clashes in Manipur s Tengnoupal district left several casualties. Meitei militants and Manipur Police Commandos clash in a Kuki-Zo village, prompting civilian evacuations.
A mob of Kuki miscreants raped the Meitei woman after they stormed a Manipur village on May 3. The victim tried to flee, but was chased down, assaulted, and raped by the mob.
Assam Rifles and other central forces including the Army were deployed in Manipur in early May to control the situation after clashes between Meiteis and Kukis broke out.
A state Congress leader has filed an affidavit before the Manipur High Court stating that the State Government is trying to escape its responsibility to protect the lives & properties of victims in.