3 killed in gunfight between rival groups in Manipur's Noney
Three people from the Kuki community were killed in a violent gunfight in Manipur's Noney district. The incident has sparked further tension and calls for unity amid ongoing ethnic conflict in the region.
Why it matters
The ongoing violence in Manipur represents a significant internal security and social-justice challenge for the Indian government.
Imphal Three people belonging to the Kuki community were killed in a gunfight between rival armed groups in Manipur's Noney district, police said. The gunfight broke out at Kekru Naga village on Saturday (October 31) morning. The exchange of fire continued for several hours in the forested hill village, leaving three people dead, they said. Manipur CM Khemchand calls for strengthening unity; says community-centric ideas cannot bring peace Manipur CM Khemchand calls for strengthening unity; says community-centric ideas cannot bring peace The Union government has been observing October 31, the birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' or National Unity Day since 2014 Manipur CM Khemchand calls for strengthening unity; says community-centric ideas cannot bring peace storyline 1 "Necessary security measures have been taken in…
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