Violence broke out again in Manipur, miscreants burnt 30 houses, government shut down internet for five days.

Ukhrul. Violence has erupted in Ukhrul of Manipur. During the violence many houses were set on fire and bullets were also fired. The violence erupted over an alleged attack on a member of the Tangkhul Naga community of Ukhrul. During the violence, about 30 vacant houses were set on fire and bullets were also fired. Considering the situation, the government has decided to shut down the internet for five days. This violence has erupted between the Naga and Kuki communities.

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Officials said the violence broke out in Liton Sarekhong village of Ukhrul, where attackers set several houses on fire. The attackers also fired in the air. Fearing violence, many villagers left their homes and went to safer places in the neighboring district of Kangpokpi. Kuki militants have been blamed for the attack. In fact, a few days ago, two Tangkhul Naga organizations had banned the movement of Kuki people in Ukhrul and neighboring Kamjong district.

Why did the violence erupt?

This violence started on Saturday night. Then seven-eight people attacked a person from Tangkhul Naga community in Liton village. However, the aggrieved party and the village head resolved the matter with mutual consent. A meeting was to be held on this on Sunday, but that meeting could not take place.

People from nearby Sikibung village attacked the house of the head of Liton Sarekhong. According to reports, firing was also done near the police station. There was heavy stone pelting between two groups on Sunday night, after which the administration imposed restrictions. After this, houses of Tangkhul Naga community were set on fire at midnight on Monday.

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Kuki militants have been accused of this. After this, some houses of Kuki community were also burnt. Locals fleeing their homes expressed anger at the security forces over their alleged failure to stop the firing in the area. Considering the situation, the government has deployed paramilitary forces in the area. At present the situation remains tense but calm.

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