Woman shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong, Kuki-Naga firing continues; curbs imposed
A woman was shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong district, sparking an exchange of fire between Kuki and Naga armed groups. Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders to manage the escalating violence in the region.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing ethnic tensions and security challenges in the Indian state of Manipur.
NEW DELHI: A woman was allegedly shot dead in Manipur’s Kamjong district, triggering fresh violence and prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders, officials told news agency PTI on Saturday.The incident took place around 9.35pm on Friday in Chassad village, a Kuki-majority settlement in the Naga-dominated district, they said.The woman,…
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