Dead body placed at Manipur chief minister's residence amid ongoing ethnic clashes
A corpse was left at the gate of Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh's bungalow after two Meitei men were reportedly killed by Kuki militants.
In Imphal, security personnel stationed at the home of chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh were surprised by a group that placed a dead body at the entrance. This act came after allegations that Kuki militants killed two Meitei men, fueling the ongoing ethnic unrest in Manipur. In reaction, the guards employed tear-gas shells to disperse the crowd. The incident highlights the volatile security situation surrounding the state capital. Authorities have not released further details about the victims or the perpetrators. The episode adds to a series of confrontations that have plagued the region in recent months.
Why it matters
The incident reflects escalating ethnic violence in Manipur and the fragile security environment around the state leadership.
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