The World Meetei Council (WMC), Assam State Unit stated that the Meetei community living in Assam have been demanding for ST status to protect their identity much earlier than the Manipur Meeteis.
Kuki militants persists in their attacks on Meitei villages as they carried out another attacks by firing gunshots at Koutruk under Lamshang Police station and Khurkhul Maning under Sekmai Police station around 8.30 pm on Friday.
India News: Editor Dhanabir Maibam of a Manipur language daily, arrested for publishing a report on attacks by armed groups on forces in Moreh, got bail after thr
Womenfolk and meira paibis came out in large numbers and blocked Heirok Wangjing road. Khongjom Circle meira paibis also joined the protest and blocked the road near Khongjom market.