India's northeastern state of Manipur has been placed on high alert after intelligence reports of a potential influx of 900 suspected Kuki militants from Myanmar, a senior security official said.
IMPHAL - India 's northeastern state of Manipur has been placed on high alert after intelligence reports of a potential influx of 900 suspected Kuki militants from Myanmar, a senior security official said.
Kuldiep Singh, Manipur's security adviser, told reporters the information regarding the militants had been shared with various intelligence agencies. "The border police have been alerted, and combing operations are underway," he said, adding that hill districts, home to Kuki tribes, were put under heightened vigilance.Denying there had been an influx of Kuki militants from Myanmar, the Kuki Students’ Organisation , the main body representing the community in the state, accused the security adviser of spreading false information about the community while failing to ensure their safety.
In response to the attacks, Meitei protesters have held large gatherings in Imphal, demanding action against Kuki militants.Despite efforts to quell the unrest, sporadic clashes persist, with the latest violence resulting in 11 deaths earlier this month. Since May of last year, the conflict has resulted in at least 237 deaths and displaced over 60,000 people in Manipur, which is home to 3.2 million people.
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