Manipur violence: Armed men shot dead 3 Kuki community members
Also read: Manipur: Landslides block highway, at least 500 trucks stranded On August 5, separate shooting incidents between the Meiteis and Kukis communities in Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts led to the tragic deaths of five individuals - three Meiteis and two Kukis. Also read: Independence Day 2023: ‘Nation is with Manipur’, says PM Modi at Red Fort Tensions ignited in Manipur on May 3 when Kuki groups protested against proposed modifications to the state's reservation matrix, which aimed to grant scheduled tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community.
The clashes have resulted in the loss of more than 160 lives and the displacement of around 50,000 individuals. Meiteis constitute nearly 53 percent of the state's population, while Kukis make up around 16 percent.The violence escalated rapidly, resulting in the displacement of thousands who sought refuge from burning homes and neighbourhoods in jungles, often across state borders reported Hindustan Times.
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