Authorities reported the deaths of 10 'armed militants' following a gunfight near Jiribam, but local organizations asserted they were volunteer locals patrolling their community.
According to police, the violence started as they retaliated against an attempted attack on a police post, but ethnic groups called it a 'premeditated massacre.'
The state's Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum challenged the police narrative, insisting the deceased were local volunteers, highlighting ethnic tensions in Manipur that continue to escalate.
Manipur's situation remains volatile, marked by ongoing clashes between the Hindu Meitei and Christian Kuki communities stemming from deep-seated disputes over land rights.
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