Manipur Violence: 200 Evacuated from Jiribam District Amid Tension

Manipur Violence: 200 Evacuated from Jiribam District Amid Tension

Keywords: Manipur violence, Jiribam district, evacuation, tension, border dispute

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Manipur has been grappling with fresh violence in the Jiribam district along the Assam border. The situation escalated on February 17, 2023, following a clash between suspected rebels from Assam and locals.

According to reports, around 200 people from three villages in Jiribam district have been evacuated to safer areas. The evacuation was carried out as a precautionary measure amid heightened tension and violence in the region.

The clashes reportedly stemmed from a long-standing border dispute between Assam and Manipur. The dispute over the border area has led to sporadic violence and tensions in the past.

The latest incident occurred when suspected rebels from Assam crossed the border and attacked locals in Manipur’s Jiribam district. The attack led to retaliatory action from local villagers, further escalating the violence.

Security forces have been deployed in the affected area to maintain law and order. The situation remains tense, and further clashes cannot be ruled out.

The Manipur government has appealed for calm and urged both sides to refrain from violence. The government has also assured that all necessary measures are being taken to protect the people and restore peace in the region.

The violence in Manipur highlights the ongoing border disputes and tensions in the northeastern region of India. The governments of Assam and Manipur have been working together to resolve the border issue, but a lasting solution has yet to be found.