Deadliest Single-Day Violence in Manipur Amid Ethnic Unrest

At least 13 killed in gunfight, identities yet to be determined; ongoing clashes have resulted in an estimated 180 deaths and 50,000 displacements since May.

At least 13 people were killed in a gunfight in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, marking the deadliest single-day toll in the state since ethnic clashes began in May.
The identities of those killed are yet to be determined, but initial reports suggest they were not locals and could potentially be militants from Myanmar.
The violence is part of ongoing ethnic unrest between the majority Meitei Hindu residents and the largely-Christian tribal groups over access to affirmative action benefits.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the unrest has been criticized, with his Bharatiya Janata Party running the state.
An estimated 180 people have been killed and 50,000 displaced since the clashes began in May.