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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicKuki-Meitei clash

Topic: Kuki-Meitei clash

‘Don’t want court to be used as platform to escalate violence in Manipur’, says Supreme Court

While hearing Kuki group's plea calling central govt’s assurances of handling situation 'false', judges advised the parties not to argue in partisan manner as it was a humanitarian issue.

‘Hindu ki Dukan’, ‘Meitei Clinic’: Fearing mobs, Imphal shopkeepers state ethnicity using posters

Meiteis have allegedly been targeting Kuki community's properties in the valley where the tribals are in minority. Businesses are suffering huge losses since violence broke out in Manipur.

How Manipur man carried father, who died fleeing mob, back to ravaged village to ensure burial at home

The night of 4 May was the longest ever for Albert Vaiphei, 35, of Salam Pattong village. It was the night they were forced to flee their home. During the escape, his father collapsed.

Tears, tales of harrowing escape & a few reasons to smile — life at a Kuki relief camp in Manipur

On 3 May, clashes broke out between non-tribal Meiteis and tribal Kukis in Manipur. But at Tengnoupal relief camp, the displaced have found solace in each other's joys & sorrows.

Why Biren bid to raze bunkers has sparked unease in Manipur — ‘villages attacked almost daily’

Dismantling operation set to begin, some civil society groups say it's a 'good move', but insist it must be followed by deployment of sufficient security personnel.

‘Peacekeeping’ forces, mistrust, lack of political will — why Manipur has failed to disarm rioters

Rather than pursuing armed insurgents, forces are focused on maintenance of peace like in UN peacekeeping operations. Merely relying on peace talks will not work, say sources.

In Manipur, Kuki medical students miss lessons, too scared to return to Valley-based colleges

Having escaped violence, many MBBS students in Manipur are now unable to attend classes or take exams. They have demanded a transfer to other colleges.

Supreme Court seeks report from Manipur govt over steps taken to curb ongoing violence

The apex court also directed the BJP-led state government to apprise it about rehabilitation camps, the recovery of arms and law and order.

Home ministry sends additional CAPF personnel to Manipur to ensure ‘more feet on the ground’

The CAPF personnel will arrive in Manipur by 2 July. The move came on the back of a request from Manipur police for additional reinforcement.

In Manipur, it’s Kuki vs Meitei cops — how unrest exposed ‘ethnic’ faultlines within state police

Divide within Manipur police is impeding combing ops to retrieve looted arms. DGP says 'black sheep are everywhere but that doesn’t mean policing will become ineffective'.

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