• 98 people killed, 310 injured since violence erupted in Manipur

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    98 people killed, 310 injured since violence erupted in Manipur

    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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