ALBAWABA- Communal violence has erupted once more in Manipur Valley, including the state capital Imphal, as protesters clashed with police in many areas.
The state has been grappling with ethnic violence since early May, which has tragically claimed the lives of over 150 individuals.
The unrest escalated following the arrest of five men who were found in security forces' uniforms and were carrying sophisticated arms on September 16.
These arrests triggered widespread protests, leading to the imposition of a 48-hour lockdown in the Valley as local residents demanded the unconditional release of the detainees.
In a show of solidarity, women demonstrators later marched to police stations across five valley districts, demanding the immediate release of the detainees or their own arrest in protest.
Tensions between the protestors and security forces led to confrontations resulting in several injuries and subsequent hospitalizations.
Christian minorities in the region have been subjected to attacks by Hindu supremacists, resulting in the destruction of numerous homes and churches.
These Christian minority communities firmly believe that these attacks are not isolated incidents but rather part of a larger, state-backed effort to ethnically cleanse their population.
In response to the evolving situation, the state administration has taken action by revoking curfew relaxation orders and reinstating prohibitory orders against large gatherings.
