Policeman Among 5 Dead In Fresh Manipur Violence, Toll Rises To 80: PICS

When India was celebrating the inauguration of the new Parliament building, Manipuris were trying to save themselves from getting caught up in the crossfire between armed militants & security forces.

Five Including A Policeman Dead In Fresh Manipur Violence, Death Toll Rises To 80 — SEE PICS

Tyres being burnt and construction materials piled up in the middle of the road by protestors during a protest, in Imphal, Monday. At least five people, including a policeman, were killed and 12 others injured after fresh violence erupted in Manipur on Sunday. (Image Source: PTI)

Army personnel stand guard in the violence-hit area of Imphal town, Manipur to ensure peace among the citizens. Ethnic clashes in the state have claimed around 75 lives so far, reported news agency PTI. (Image Source: PTI)

Smoke billows from a fire that broke out amid the clashes. Armed Kuki militants launched co-ordinated attacks in all directions on Sunday in which two persons were killed and 12 injured in different incidents, reported PTI. (Image Source: PTI)

Image of a local trying to douse a fire that broke out amid clashes. The first violence that escalated in the state was on May 3. (Image Source: PTI)

Visual of a damaged house in a violence-hit area of Manipur. Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said 40 armed "terrorist" involved in torching houses and firing at civilians have been killed by security forces. (Image Source: PTI)

Visual of a demolished house amid the spine-chilling violence that has been ongoing for around a month. (Image Source: PTI)

Visual of people waiting in queue to buy petrol at a fuel station, in Imphal as several petrol pumps were shut down due to the blockade on national highways. (Image Source: PTI)