Tensions Ignite: Farmhouses Torched Amid Manipur Unrest

Two abandoned farmhouses in Manipur's Jiribam district were set ablaze amid ongoing ethnic violence. Belonging to the village head, the incident is suspected to be carried out by militants. The region has been marred by unrest between the Meitei and Kuki communities, leading to widespread displacement and conflict.

In a fresh escalation of violence, two empty farmhouses in Manipur's volatile Jiribam district were destroyed by fire, allegedly by militants, police reported on Sunday.

The arson occurred in the Nungkhal area late Saturday night, targeting properties owned by Hilghat gram panchayat pradhan L Somorendro. Security forces are on site conducting a thorough investigation.

This incident follows another attack in the region, where militants engaged security forces in a gunfight after bombing a nearby village. Ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities have resulted in significant unrest and displacement since May last year.

(With inputs from agencies.)