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Manipur Under Curfew and Internet Ban Amid Renewed Ethnic Violence

Escalating clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities prompt widespread security measures and school closures.

Overview

  • Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew and banned internet services in several districts.
  • Student protests erupted following renewed ethnic violence involving drone attacks and homemade explosives.
  • At least 250 people have died, and tens of thousands have been displaced since the conflict began last year.
  • The Manipur government has closed all schools and colleges until further notice.
  • The central government has deployed additional security forces to stabilize the situation.