7 September 2024
5 killed in fresh violence in Manipur’s Jiribam following rocker attacks
Five people were killed in fresh violence in Manipur’s Jiribam district. One person was shot while sleeping, and four armed individuals died in a subsequent gun battle. This follows recent rocket attacks that killed one person and injured five others in Bishnupur district. The attacks, including the first-time use of drones and rockets in the ongoing ethnic conflict, have led to school closures and heightened security measures. Protests have erupted across five Imphal Valley districts, with residents forming human chains to condemn the attacks.READ FULL