Tensions Erupt in Manipur's Jiribam Amid Peace Efforts

Renewed violence flared in Manipur's Jiribam as an abandoned house was torched and gunshots were fired. This occurred shortly after the Meitei and Hmar communities reached an agreement to restore peace. The clashes have resulted in over 200 deaths and thousands being displaced since last year.

Renewed violence erupted in Manipur's Jiribam district when armed men torched an abandoned house and fired gunshots, triggering fresh tensions. This incident occurred merely a day after a peace agreement was reached between the Meitei and Hmar communities, officials reported on Saturday.

The arson in Lalpani village targeted an isolated settlement with abandoned Meitei houses. Unidentified miscreants exploited security lapses to set the house on fire. Security forces were promptly deployed to the area following the attack.

The peace agreement, facilitated by Jiribam district administration, Assam Rifles, and CRPF, aimed to curb violence and foster cooperation among communities. However, the region has seen over 200 deaths and mass displacement since ethnic violence erupted last year.