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Eight Die in Manipur Violence, Centre Terms Situation ‘Very Tense’

Curfew in Manipur’s Churachandpur continues as violence escalates leaving 8 dead. Centre terms situation ‘very tense’

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Violence continued in Manipur with eight people dying and 31 injured since Monday night in arson, violence and clashes between mobs and police in Churachandpur district even with the curfew in place.

Curfew in Manipur’s Churachandpur continues as violence escalates leaving 8 dead. Centre terms situation ‘very tense’
A mob set ablaze the residences of a Manipur minister and two other legislators in Imphal on Monday evening. (Photo: PTI)

Mobile and broadband internet services were reportedly suspended on Tuesday evening to avoid rumour-mongers from escalating tensions. State-owned BSNL is providing limited coverage in some areas.

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The violence was triggered by the passage of three controversial bills by the Assembly on Monday, which has caused resentment among the tribals who fear that their land rights would be snatched by “outsiders”.

The Centre termed the situation as “very tense”. Union Minister Rajnath Singh called up Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh with an assurance that all central assistance would be provided to the state.

Situation in Manipur is very tense. Curfew has been imposed all around the troubled areas. If necessary, we will take more steps.
— Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Home

The central government will rush additional paramilitary forces, following the state government’s request for assistance in tackling the situation.

Curfew in Manipur’s Churachandpur continues as violence escalates leaving 8 dead. Centre terms situation ‘very tense’
Protesters burnt a police vehicle in Churachandpur district of Manipur on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)
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Three persons were killed on Tuesday when police opened fire on a mob which attacked Churachandpur police station, police sources said. Two of those killed were in their 30s while another was 10 years old, the sources said.

With these deaths, the toll has now risen to eight. Five people had died since Monday night in arson and violence.

Curfew in Manipur’s Churachandpur continues as violence escalates leaving 8 dead. Centre terms situation ‘very tense’
(Photo: Anjana Dutta)

Four people were injured in the police firing, taking the total number of the injured to 31. They were admitted to Churachandpur district hospital this evening, a hospital source said.

Five people were killed during a general strike called by the tribal student organisations on Tuesday to protest against the passage of three bills - Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015, Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh amendment) Bill, 2015, and Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 - in the state assembly to protect the indigenous people.

Curfew in Manipur’s Churachandpur continues as violence escalates leaving 8 dead. Centre terms situation ‘very tense’
(Photo: Anjana Dutta)
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The tribals fear that the passage of the laws would allow “outsiders” to have rights over tribal land.

While three bullet-riddled bodies were found in Churachandpur town on Tuesday, a charred body was recovered from under the debris at the residence of Henglep MLA Manga Vaiphei on Wednesday morning, a police officer said, adding that another body was also found.

According to the police, the houses of MP of Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat Thangso Baite, Manipur Family Welfare Minister Phungzaphang Tonsimg, and that of five MLAs, including Manga Vaiphei and Vungzagin Valte of Thanlom, were set on fire in Churachandpur town during the bandh called by the students on Tuesday evening.

(With PTI inputs)

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