Manipur has witnessed a surge in violence as ethnic clashes between Kukis and Meiteis continue to escalate. In the latest incident, reported from Jiribam district, four militants and one civilian were killed during a fresh wave of violence. The conflict, which has plagued the state for over a year, has recently intensified, with the use of advanced weaponry including rockets and drones.
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- Four militants and one civilian were killed in new violence in Jiribam district, Manipur.
- The violence occurred after militants entered a village and killed a civilian, leading to a gunfight.
- The killed individuals were from both Kuki and Meitei communities.
- The situation in Manipur has been extremely tense over the past five days due to ongoing ethnic clashes.
- On Friday night, mobs in Imphal attempted to loot weapons from the headquarters of the 2 Manipur Rifles and 7 Manipur Rifles, but their attempts were thwarted by security forces.
- This attack on Friday marked the first known use of rockets in Manipur since the conflict began 17 months ago.
- Kuki militants reportedly used long-range rockets in the attack.
- The rockets used were approximately four feet long and were made with galvanized iron pipes filled with explosives.
- The increased violence has led to the Manipur administration ordering the closure of all educational institutions in the state.
- The conflict has seen the introduction of new technologies like drones and rockets, adding complexity to the ongoing violence.
