Ten tribal MLAs, including seven belonging to the BJP, and various tribal organisations- Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) and Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM)- have been demanding a separate administration (equivalent to a separate state) for the tribals since May 12.
A confrontation between security forces and women protesters in Imphal on Tuesday led to tear gas shells being fired to quell the protest. The protesters demanded the release of six people arrested in connection with a mob attack and arms loot in the Indian Reserve Battalion post. Two people were injured. The incident occurred on February 15, 2024, when a mob attacked two posts of the Indian Reserve Battalion, killing one and injuring two others.
India News: Two deaths and injuries to around 25 civilians in retaliatory firing by security forces on a mob that stormed the offices of Churachandpur's DC and SP
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Manipur experiences ethnic unrest leading to highway closures amid opposing reactions. The state government reopens certain routes with added security, but Kuki-Zo groups oppose this, while Indigenous Tribal Leaders plan a closure citing Christmas safety. Intelligence warns of threats, advising against travel. Manipur resumes highway operations with increased security, aiming to ease conflict-related disruptions. Ethnic tensions since May have affected transport and triggered clashes between communities.