Manipur in Turmoil: Violent Clashes Leave 11 Militants Dead

Tensions rise as missing civilians and a shutdown highlight ongoing ethnic violence in the region.

Eleven suspected Kuki militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district.
The clash erupted after militants attacked a police station and a CRPF camp, leading to a 45-minute exchange of fire.
In the aftermath, three women and three children remain missing, while two elderly civilians were found dead.
Ethnic organizations have called for a shutdown to protest the killings, leading to closed schools and businesses.
The ongoing violence is part of a broader ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities, which has displaced thousands since May 2023.