Manipur Cashes: Intense gunfire erupts in Bishnupur

In a distressing turn of events on Friday night, at least three individuals lost their lives in a series of violent episodes that unfolded in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. The victims, reportedly hailing from the Meitei community residing in the Kwakta area, fell victim to the unrest. The unsettling occurrences also witnessed the unfortunate burning of several residences belonging to the Kuki community.

The situation escalated further as intense gunfire erupted in the Kwakta area, pitting the Kuki community against security forces. Notably, Manipur Police and Commandos were engaged in retaliatory actions amidst the chaos, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

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According to the Bishnupur Police, three individuals from the Meitei community lost their lives, while multiple houses of the Kuki community were set ablaze.

A Manipur commando was injured in the firing, intensifying the critical situation in Bishnupur after the recent violent incidents.

The injured commando was taken to the Bishnupur hospital, and paramilitary forces have been deployed to the area.

Police reported

Police sources reported that a few people crossed the buffer zone and opened fire in the Meitei areas.

The buffer zone, guarded by central forces, is located more than 2 km ahead of Kwakta area in Bishnupur district.

Fresh violence erupted in the district two days after clashes between armed forces and Meitei community protesters, causing 17 injuries.

The incident prompted authorities in Imphal East and Imphal West to withdraw the previously announced curfew relaxations and impose restrictions during the day as a precautionary measure.

In response to the protests, armed forces and Manipur Police used tear gas shells. It was used to disperse the demonstrators in the Kangvai and Phougakchao areas of the district.

The conflict erupted when Meitei women attempted to cross a barricaded zone in the district but were stopped by the Assam Rifles and the Rapid Action Force (RAF). This leads to stone-pelting and clashes between the community and armed forces.

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