Fresh violence, loot of arms rock Manipur before assembly session
Fresh violence in Imphal, Manipur, has seen three houses burned down and assault rifles stolen from security personnel, creating tension in the state ahead of an assembly session. The violence comes in the wake of clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities that have resulted in 155 deaths and 50,000 displaced people. The violence first broke out after tribal groups protested against a proposed change to the state's reservation matrix, granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Meitei community. | Latest News India