Tension Erupts in Manipur’s Jiribam Post Fresh Violence

The situation in Manipur's Jiribam district remains tense but controlled after suspected militants torched police outposts and houses. Additional security forces have been deployed. Ethnic tensions flared after a 59-year-old man was killed, prompting violence and the evacuation of Meitei people to relief camps.

The situation in Jiribam district of Manipur remains tense but under control, following an outbreak of violence. Suspected militants reportedly set fire to police outposts and at least 70 houses, according to police sources.

Authorities have deployed additional security forces to the affected areas after the incident on Saturday evening. 'The situation is tense but under control,' stated a release from Manipur Police, attributing the violence to miscreants targeting both Meitei and Kuki communities.

Police are monitoring social media to prevent the spread of false information that could incite further communal tension.

Ethnic strife has engulfed Jiribam since Thursday after a 59-year-old man, identified as Soibam Saratkumar Singh, was found dead. His body bore wounds inflicted by a sharp object, officials reported.

In a related incident, a mob set fire to a truck loaded with essential commodities. Over 70 police commandos have been airlifted from Imphal to support local security personnel. Around 239 Meitei people were evacuated to a relief camp on Friday.