Violence flares up again in Manipur, 9 killed in firing, many injured
Peace efforts have once again suffered a major setback in violence-hit Manipur. According to the information received, nine people have died in the latest violence in Khamenlok area of Imphal East district of Manipur. At the same time, information about injuries to many people has also come to the fore in this violence.
According to the news agency ANI, 9 people were killed and 10 people were injured in the sudden firing by the militants on Tuesday (June 13). It is being told that during this mischievous elements also set fire to many houses of Khamenlok village. There are reports of injuries to many people in Gobajang of Tamenglong district as well.
A woman was also included in the 9 people who died
Imphal East Police Commissioner Shivkant Singh said that nine people were killed and 10 were injured in the fresh violence that broke out in Khamenlok area. Postmortem action is being taken. At the same time, according to the report of NDTV, a woman is also included in the nine people who died. Many of the injured have been taken to Imphal for treatment.
Injury marks and bullet wounds have been found on the bodies of many of those who died in the violence. The latest violence in Manipur has dealt a major blow to the peace efforts in the state. For more than a month, continuous efforts are being made for peace in violence-hit Manipur. There was a clash between Meitei and Kuki community over reservation. This incident happened at a time when the curfew was relaxed a day earlier. There was continuous tension in the Khamenlok area for the last few days.
