A number of explosions and some firing incidents were reported from several parts of Manipur on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Sawonbung-YKPI road remained blocked at multiple locations due to protests organised by Meira Paibis.
An explosion and incidents of firing were reported in different districts of Manipur on Wednesday night as violence continues in the state.
A blast triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED) was reported in Bishnupur district. The bomb was planted inside a parked vehicle, officials said.
In Kangpokpi district, firing was reported last evening.
The security forces intervened and brought the situation under control. However, intermittent firing persisted between 2-3 am during the night.
Another incident of firing was reported in Imphal East district near Urangpat, where shots from automatic small arms were heard. Assam Rifles troops retaliated to the attack, and successfully restored order.
Adding to the unrest, the Sawonbung-YKPI road remained blocked at multiple locations due to protests organized by Meira Paibis.
Clashes between tribals and Meiteis have been reported widely in Manipur since the past month. Meitei is the predominant ethnic group in Manipur, while Kuki is one of the biggest tribes.
The tensions began when tribal groups in Manipur called for a 12-hour total shutdown in protest against the state government's survey on reserved forests/protected forests and eviction from villages on the day of Chief Minister Biren Singh's visit to Churachandpur on April 28.
The situation has escalated since, killing over 100 people, rendering thousands homeless and hundreds of buildings burnt to ashes.
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