Gunfire in Manipur has come out again as worrying news, showing that ethnic tensions there are not over yet. On March 20, Meitei loggers from Pukhao village in Imphal East were suddenly shot at. The incident took place near Changsang Hill in Kangpokpi district, where the attack took place despite the presence of security forces.
Some gunmen reportedly fired 10 to 12 rounds. Fortunately, no one was killed in the attack, but it has created an atmosphere of fear and tension in the area. Villagers said Kuki militants could be behind the attack, while police still described the attackers as βmischievous elementsβ.
Since May 2023 last year, there had been heavy violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur. More than 250 people have died in the conflict so far, and about 60,000 have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge elsewhere. Despite such a huge crisis, things have not yet fully returned to normal.
Following the incident, state Chief Minister N. Biren Singh held talks with Kuki-Zo leaders on March The talks were aimed at easing tensions, but the situation on the ground still looks fragile. People wonder how the attack happened when the security forces were with them.
Locals say it is difficult to stop such incidents until trust is restored between the two communities. The government should take strong steps and take strong action against the culprits to ensure the safety of the general public.
This incident is not just an attack, but brings to light the truth of the current situation Gunfire in Manipur. If concrete steps are not taken in time, these tensions can escalate. It remains to be seen how the government and security agencies work together to resolve the crisis and restore peace in the state.
