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WATCH| Fresh Flare-Up of Violence Hits Manipur Ahead of Home Minister’s Rally

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Violence escalated in Manipur today, with heavy cross-firing reported at the tri-junction of Imphal East, Kangpokpi, and Ukhrul districts, particularly at Moirangpurel in Imphal East and Kangpokpi since 8 in the morning. Following two days of cross-firing between Heirok in Thoubal District and Tengnoupal, the situation intensified at Moirangpurel, where armed miscreants from Kangpokpi and Imphal East clashed. The violence continued past 1 PM as village volunteers from valley districts retaliated against armed militants from Kangpokpi. According to villagers, the conflict was instigated by the Kuki militants who built bunkers near their settlement, prompting village volunteers to respond, leading to the confrontation. Even Manipur police vehicles took several hit when they arrived at the spot to control the situation.

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