US EditionTension in Manipur's Churachandpur following assault of Hmar tribal leader
- Tensions in Churachandpur, Manipur, escalated after Hmar leader Richard Hmar was assaulted, prompting locals to demand the identification of his attackers.
- Authorities imposed prohibitory orders in Churachandpur to maintain law and order following concerns of unrest in the community.
- Hmar Inpui condemned the attack and demanded the perpetrators surrender by March 17, threatening unspecified actions if they do not comply.
- Churachandpur Deputy Commissioner Dharun Kumar called for peaceful dialogue among community leaders to promote unity and resolve the conflict.
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Manipur MLA Accused of Supplying Weapons to Miscreants
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The apex body of the Meitei community in Manipur's Jiribam district on Thursday charged an MLA with supplying weapons to miscreants. There was no immediate reaction from the legislator and all attempts to get his comment on the allegation failed. India News | Manipur MLA Accused of Supplying Weapons to Miscreants.
"MLA Supplied Weapons," Says Meitei Body In Manipur's Jiribam, Seeks Probe
The top body of the Meitei community in Manipur's Jiribam district on Thursday charged an MLA with supplying weapons to miscreants. There was no immediate reaction from the MLA and all attempts to get his comment on the allegation failed. "The MLA organised many meetings... supporting (miscreants) with monetary help, war gears and accessories. But the Muslims want to live peacefully with the Meiteis. So his plan failed," Jiri Apunba Lup said in …
There is tension between the Hmar and Zomi communities in Churachandpur district of Manipur, which has once again led to violence. 53-year-old Lalropui Pakhumate has died in this conflict. A dispute arose over the hoisting of the flag by both the communities on March 18, after which curfew was imposed in the area.
Manipur: Public gatherings barred in Churachandpur after Hmar leader allegedly assaulted
The Manipur government on Monday imposed prohibitory orders in Churachandpur district amid escalating tensions after a leader belonging to the Hmar tribal community was allegedly assaulted a day earlier.On Sunday, Richard Hmar, the general secretary of Hmar Inpui, was allegedly attacked by a group of men inside the VK Montessori complex at Zenhang Lamka at around 7.30 pm, PTI quoted unidentified officials as saying.Hmar Inpui is one of the apex …
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