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Manipur Violence Erupts Amid Ethnic Strife, Curfew Imposed

6/8/2025

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Violence flared in Manipur, India, after the arrest of five members from the radical Meitei group, Arambai Tenggol. In a bid to quell the chaos, authorities enforced a curfew and cut internet access in five districts. The deep-rooted ethnic strife between the Meitei and Kuki communities has tragically claimed over 250 lives in recent years.

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Story summary

Violence flared in Manipur, India, after the arrest of five members from the radical Meitei group, Arambai Tenggol. In a bid to quell the chaos, authorities enforced a curfew and cut internet access in five districts. The deep-rooted ethnic strife between the Meitei and Kuki communities has tragically claimed over 250 lives in recent years.