Manipur Continues To See Sporadic Violence, Forces Use Tear Gas To Disperse Mob. In Pics

Security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse the mob. (Source: Pallav Bora)

Manipur roads wore a near-deserted look on Friday as curfew was enforced following ethnic violence in the state. (Source: Pallav Bora)

Clashes erupted in Manipur on May 3 following a 'Tribal Solidarity March' in the hill regions to oppose the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. (Source: Pallav Bora)

The violence in Manipur was preceded by a series of smaller agitations against the displacement of Kuki people from reserve forest land. (Source: Pallav Bora)

Over 70 people were killed in ethnic confrontations, and 10,000 army and paramilitary men were needed to restore order in the northeastern state. (Source: Pallav Bora)

Meiteis make up around 53% of Manipur's population and dwell mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals – Nagas and Kukis – make up another 40% of the population and live in the hill areas.(Source: Pallav Bora)