no arrests in any of the cases so far.
Since April 7, Manipur has witnessed five killings, including that of two children, but there have been no arrests in any of the cases so far.
The Bishnupur-Churachandpur road has remained blocked for the past 12 days, hindering / बाधा the National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s investigation into the April 7 killing of two children at Tronglaobi, Bishnupur, a senior government official said.
As the attackers remain unidentified
local people have taken to the streets multiple times in the past week and have clashed with security forces demanding arrest of the attackers, leaving scores of people injured.
“No civil supplies
are coming to Pherzawl and Churachandpur from Imphal side as the roads remain blocked.
The essentials are being routed from Silchar in Assam and Aizawl in Mizoram.
Even if Kui-Zo groups are involved, due to the blockade, the NIA team has not been able to visit Churachandpur for the investigation,” the government official said.
Wave of violence
The Naga-dominated Litan area
of Ukhrul has witnessed a wave of violence and arson between Nagas and Kukis since February 7,
three days after Yumnam Khemchand Singh was installed as the new Chief Minister of the ethnic-violence affected State that remained under President’s Rule for a year.
On Saturday, suspected militants ambushed / अचानक हमला करना
vehicles of civilians on National Highway no. 202 in Ukhrul, killing two Tangkhul Naga men, including a retired soldier.
A government source said that preliminary probe into Saturday’s killings had indicated the
use of an automatic weapon, most likely an AK series rifle, which is used by hardened militant groups active in the region.
‘Outreach appreciated’
Losii Dikho, Manipur’s Deputy Chief Minister
the outreach by Mr. Singh is being appreciated by all communities and the recent incidents could be an attempt to instigate unrest in the State.
“There is speculation that the violence is being instigated.
Chief Minister visited
Senapati district, a Naga-dominated area. To reach there, he crossed Kangpokpi, a Kuki-Zo area, probably one of the first from the Meitei community to do so.
A day ago, he visited Ukhrul to meet members of Naga community and also stopped at a Kuki village. He may soon visit Churachandpur, I have been there thrice,”
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