Manipur Violence Highlights: 98 Killed, Govt Moves To Rehabilitate Over 30,000 In Camps

Manipur Violence Live Updates: Follow this space for the latest updates related to violence in the northeastern state of Manipur.

ABP News BureauLast Updated: 06 Jun 2023 04:39 PM

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1 BSF Jawan Killed, 2 Assam Rifles Personnel Injured In Firing By Militants

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed and two Assam Rifles personnel injured in an encounter with suspected Kuki insurgents in Manipur's Serou area early Tuesday, officials said, according to PTI.


"One BSF Jawan sustained fatal injuries while two Assam Rifles personnel sustained gunshot wounds (GSW) in general area Serou," the Spear Corps of the Indian Army said in a statement.


At least 98 people lost their lives and 310 others were injured in the ethnic violence in Manipur that broke out a month ago. A total of 37,450 people are currently sheltered in 272 relief camps. 


Clashes first broke out on May 3 after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. 


Around 10,000 Army and Assam Rifles personnel have been deployed in the state to bring back peace.