Fresh violence in Manipur as four shot dead, curfew reimposed in valley districts

Tensions have once again escalated in the northeastern state as the government reinstates a curfew in the Thoubal and Imphal West districts following fresh violence. Clashes erupted between unidentified armed miscreants and locals in the Lilong area of Thoubal district on Monday evening, leaving four people dead. The bodies are yet to be recovered, according to local reports. Eyewitnesses say the armed miscreants opened fire at civilians. #Manipur #ManipurViolence #Lilong #Imphal #Thoubal #WestImphal #Kuki #Meitei #ManipurUnrest ~PR.151~ED.101~

Chief Minister N Biren Singh, in a video message, condemned the violence and urged residents, particularly in Lilong, to maintain peace.

The curfew was imposed in five districts of Imphal valley on Monday evening after four villagers were gunned down in Thoubal.

The situation in minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district remained tense after four villagers were gunned down. Additional security...