Manipur Simmers: Three Lives Lost in Ukhrul Clashes

Manipur's protracted ethnic conflict escalated with three more fatalities reported last week in Ukhrul district, stemming from clashes between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities. This fresh violence adds to the eight lives lost across the state in April alone. Earlier this month, a bomb attack in Bishnupur district killed two children, triggering widespread protests where security forces fired upon demonstrators, resulting in additional deaths. The state has witnessed a renewed wave of unrest since the April 7 attack, with tensions persisting between the Meitei, Kuki-Zo, and now Tangkhul Naga groups, despite efforts by the state government.