Indian Government Criticized as Violence Between Rival Ethnic Groups Claims at Least 11 Lives

At least nine people were killed and some injured in new violence between rival ethnic groups in India's northeast.
Nearly 40,000 people have been moved from troubled areas to safer places.
The violence was sparked by a demand for special tribal status by the Meiti ethnic community, which has caused tension with other ethnic groups.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been criticized for their lack of action in tackling the problem.
The violence caused nearly 3 million people to be cut off from the rest of the country due to restricted travel and blocked internet services.