98 people killed, 310 injured since violence erupted in Manipur

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• Jun 2, 2023 | Kabir Chakraborty

Meanwhile, there would be no curfew in the districts of Tamenglong, Noney, Senapati, Ukhrul, and Kamjong, signalling a return to normalcy in these areas.

Digital
Desk: Since ethnic riots erupted in Manipur last
month, at least 98 people have been killed and over 300 have been injured.
Clashes erupted on May 3 during a Tribal Solidarity March in ten districts to
protest the Meitei community's desire for Scheduled Tribe (ST) designation.

color:black">Since then, terrible violence has raged across the state. The
eviction of Kuki people from reserve forest area had sparked a succession of
smaller protests before to the violence.

Meiteis make up around 53%
of Manipur's population and dwell primarily in the Imphal Valley. Tribals –
Nagas and Kukis – make up another 40% of the population and live in the hill
districts.

color:black">However, the situation in Manipur appears to be improving, and a
curfew imposed following the violence has been lifted in some areas. The curfew
has been relaxed for 12 hours in Imphal West, Imphal East, and Bishnupur.

The curfew in Jiribam has
been relaxed for 8 hours, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Similarly, Thoubal and Kakching
will enjoy a 7-hour rest from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. Churachandpur and Chandel
districts will have a 10-hour curfew relaxation period beginning at 5 a.m. and
ending at 3 p.m.

color:black">Tengnoupal will have an 8-hour relaxation period from 6 a.m. to 2
p.m., while Kangpokpi will have an 11-hour relaxation period from 6 a.m. to 5
p.m. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Pherzawl district will have the longest curfew
relaxation period of 12 hours.

color:black">Meanwhile, there would be no curfew in the districts of
Tamenglong, Noney, Senapati, Ukhrul, and Kamjong, signalling a return to
normalcy in these areas.

Since the unrest erupted
in Manipur, over 4,000 cases of arson have been documented, according to
official estimates. Thousands of people were forced to flee their homes after
confrontations between the Meitei and Kuki groups.

color:black">Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who returned from a
four-day visit to the violence-plagued state yesterday, said a judicial enquiry
led by a retired high court chief judge will be announced soon.

Amit Shah, speaking on the
origins of the Manipur violence, stated ethnic rioting erupted after the
Manipur High Court "hurriedly" requested the state government's
thoughts on giving Scheduled Tribe status to a community on April 29.

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