2 killed, 3 injured in Manipur; death toll in ethnic clashes mounts to 125

The recent deaths have taken the total number of those killed in ethnic clashes in the northeastern to at least 125. Since May 3, more than 300 people have been injured and around 50,000 displaced to date

Updated on: Jul 7, 2023, 19:10:05 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Two persons were killed and three others sustained injuries in a gunfight that took place between two groups in Manipur’s Churachandpur district early on Friday morning, police said.

Manipur has witnessed ethnic tension between the two tribal communities– Meiteis and Kukis since May 3 (File Photo)

The recent deaths have taken the total number of those killed in ethnic clashes in the northeastern to at least 125. Since May 3, more than 300 people have been injured and around 50,000 displaced to date.

“Two people died and three were injured in violence that broke out Friday morning at Kangvai near the border between Churachandpur and Bishnupur district,” Churachandpur superintendent of police (SP) Karthik Malladi said.

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“Village defence personnel from two groups were involved in the gunfight. The situation has now been brought under control, but we are keeping a close watch,” he added.

Police said the gunfight started around 1:30am on Friday when armed miscreants from one group attacked the villagers. There was a lull of a few hours and then it resumed around 5:30am before it was brought under control, said police.

On Thursday, a woman was allegedly shot dead near a school in Imphal West district , a day after schools resumed classes in the state.

Meanwhile, a five-member MP delegation from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) visited the Churachandpur district on Friday to take stock of the law and order situation. During their stay, the MPs also visited two relief camps in the district.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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