Security Forces Are Tightened in Manipur, Situation Still Tense

The situation in Manipur is still tense today, July 22, 2023. The riots between the Kuki and Meitei communities have been going on for over ...

Violent mob sets buildings on fire in Manipur violence.

The situation in Manipur is still tense today, July 22, 2023. The riots between the Kuki and Meitei communities have been going on for over two months, and have claimed the lives of over 140 people. More than 50,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and the internet has been suspended in the state since May 3.

There have been reports of sexual violence against women during the riots, and a video of two women being paraded naked and assaulted has gone viral. The government has promised to investigate the allegations, but no arrests have been made so far.

Screenshot of a video of angry mob parading two women naked in Manipur riots.

The security forces have been deployed in the state to try to restore order, but the violence has continued. There were fresh clashes in Churachandpur district on July 21, and the army had to use tear gas to disperse the crowds.

The government has said that it is committed to resolving the conflict, but it is unclear how long it will take to bring peace to Manipur.

Here are some additional details about the situation:

The riots were sparked by a proposal to extend reservation in government jobs and education to the Meitei community. The Kuki-Zomi community, which is the majority in Churachandpur district, opposes the proposal.
The violence has been concentrated in Churachandpur district, but there have also been clashes in other parts of the state.
The government has imposed a curfew in some parts of the state, and the internet has been suspended since May 3.
The security forces have been deployed in the state to try to restore order, but the violence has continued.
There have been reports of sexual violence against women during the riots, and a video of two women being paraded naked and assaulted has gone viral.
The government has promised to investigate the allegations, but no arrests have been made so far.

The situation in Manipur is still very tense, and it is unclear when the violence will end. The government has said that it is committed to resolving the conflict, but it is a complex issue with no easy solution.