Violence has erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district, controlled by the Meitei community, where suspected militants targeted laborers, marking a new phase in the ongoing ethnic tensions.
Security forces have intensified their operations across the region, while educational institutions and transportation services in Kuki-dominated areas have come to a complete halt.
The recent surge in unrest has forced more than 6,000 residents to abandon their homes, adding to the humanitarian challenges in the northeastern state.
Reports from Indian media indicate that new instances of arson have triggered the implementation of curfew in affected areas, despite existing security measures.
The European Parliament has conducted a special session to address the Manipur situation, yet the central government maintains its stance of non-intervention in the matter.
The Modi administration's approach to the escalating crisis has drawn criticism for its perceived lack of decisive action in addressing the ethnic conflicts plaguing the region.
