Fresh violence has once again created tension in Manipur, with three people reportedly killed in a firing incident. The incident has triggered widespread protests, as thousands of people took to the streets demanding action from the state government.The protest was organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), along with several civil society and Naga organisations. Demonstrators demanded the cancellation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki-Zo armed groups, the withdrawal of Assam Rifles from the state and the safe return of thousands of displaced families to their homes.
Protesters also called for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), using 1951 as the base year. They accused the state government of failing to protect people’s lives and property and demanded its resignation if the situation was not brought under control.The fresh violence comes amid ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, which have continued since May 2023. The prolonged conflict has claimed more than 300 lives and displaced over 60,000 people. Security has been tightened in sensitive areas following the latest firing incident.
