Manipur: Violence erupts again in Moreh ,1 officer dead in clash
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Manipur: Violence erupts again in Moreh ,1 officer dead in clash

Again a clash erupts in Moreh, Manipur by Kuki militants with security forces. In a fresh violence, one commando lost his life. After Moreh’s tense situation, a curfew was imposed the day after two were held over a cop’s murder.

Fresh violence erupted between security forces and Kuki militants in Moreh town in Tengnoupal district in Manipur on Wednesday morning, resulting in he death of a commando. The incident was reported when suspected Kuki militants hurled explosives and opened fire at a security post near SBI Moreh.

Security forces engaged in retaliatory fire

In response, security forces engaged in retaliatory fire. Unfortunately, one security personnel succumbed to injuries sustained during the encounter, police said. The personnel has been identified as Wangkhem Somorjit, a member of the IRB (Indian Reserve Battalion) associated with the state police commando in Moreh. Wangkhem Somorjit originates from Malom in Imphal West district, as per sources.
Wangkhem Somorjit, a member of the IRB
Wangkhem Somorjit, a member of the IRB

The suspected Kuki militants fired at the security forces

The suspected Kuki militants fired at the security forces post two days after two suspects in the killing of a police officer were arrested by state forces in the border town, police said. They were found in possession of a pistol containing two live rounds, a Chinese hand grenade, ten live AK ammunition rounds, and ten detonators, all of which were confiscated.

Police arrested two main suspects in the killing of SDPO Ch Anand

Police had arrested on monday Phillip Khongsai and Hemokholal Mate, the two main suspects in the killing of SDPO Ch Anand in October last year. The two had fired at the vehicles of the security personnel following which police chased and overpowered them.

The Manipur government imposed curfew

The Manipur government had earlier imposed a total curfew after considering the situation  from 12 am on January 16 after inputs of “likelihood of breach of peace, disturbance of public tranquillity and grave danger to human lives and property within the revenue jurisdiction of Tengnoupal.”

The curfew, however, excludes “agencies of the government employed in the enforcement of law and order and maintenance of essential services”, the order by District Magistrate Tengnoupal said.

Meanwhile, firing was also reported at Koutruk village in Imphal West district between village volunteers and suspected Kuki militants. The firing went on for more than two hours. The attackers halted firing after Central security forces rushed to the area.

Manipur violence

From  May 3rd, 2023, ethnic violence erupted in India’s north-eastern state of Manipur between the Meitei people, a majority that lives in the Imphal Valley, and the Kuki-Zo tribal community from the surrounding hills. According to government figures, as of now  more than  175 people have been killed in the violence and it is still continue .

Reason of clash between Kukis and Meiteis

Tensions boiled in clash over when Kukis began protesting against demands from the Meiteis to be given official tribal status, which the Kukis argued would strengthen their already strong influence on government and society, allowing them to buy land or settle in predominantly Kuki areas.

Who are Meiteis and Kuki

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