Violence during tribal march in Manipur: Curfew in 8 districts, internet shut down for 5 days; the army marched

This is a picture after last night’s violence. Several houses were set on fire during the violence.

In Manipur on Thursday, the army marched in the violence-hit areas of the state. Violence broke out during tribal marches in Imphal, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi last night. After which curfew was imposed in 8 districts. Internet has also been shut down in the state for 5 days.

Actually, after the order of the court, the non-tribal Meitei community has been given the status of Scheduled Tribe (ST). There is a lot of resentment among the tribal groups regarding this. On Wednesday, the All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) had called a tribal solidarity march in Torbang area of ​​Churachandpur district.

Boxing champion MC Mary Kom shared these three pictures of Manipur violence

This is a picture taken during this morning’s violence, roadside shops are seen burning.

This is a picture from last night, houses are seen on fire.

This is also a picture from last night, in which a plume of smoke is visible near the church.

Tribals and non-tribals clashed during the march: Police
According to the police, thousands of people took part in the march, during which violence broke out between tribals and non-tribals. The Army and the Assam Rifles were called in to quell the escalating violence. Army and Assam Rifles also conducted a flag march to keep the situation under control.

After the violence, around 4,000 people have been given shelter in army camps and government offices in several areas of the state.