Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:05am on 09 Mar 2025,Sunday India
On March 8, 2025, Manipur witnessed violent clashes resulting in one death and over 40 injuries as the state administration attempted to resume bus services between the Meitei-majority valley and Kuki-Zo-dominated hill districts. The initiative aimed to ensure "free movement" across regions, following a directive from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. However, in Kangpokpi district, protesters, primarily Kuki-Zo women, opposed the entry of a Senapati-bound bus from Imphal, leading to confrontations with security forces. Lalgouthang Singsit, 30, succumbed to bullet injuries during the unrest. In response, the Kuki-Zo Council announced an indefinite shutdown in their areas, condemning the government's actions without addressing underlying ethnic tensions. These events underscore the fragile peace in Manipur, where ethnic conflicts have previously resulted in significant casualties and displacement.
