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Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025
A gunfight between village volunteers of two warring communities erupted in Manipur on Sunday morning.
The police have taken two individuals, Ashiq and Jitesh, into custody.
The repolling began at 7 am.
Kazhakootam police detained three suspects - Shamim (34), Gino (36) and Anas (22) - in connection with the incident
The ethnic violence has cast a shadow on the polls this time with several civil society groups and the affected people questioning the relevance of holding elections in the current circumstances.
Leela (49), a native of Chemmaruthi is in critical condition after suffering 70 per cent burns.
Suspect escapes after dousing acid on 47-year-old man's face.
At least 180 people have died since fierce fighting broke out between members of the majority Meitei and minority Kuki communities in the state in May 2023.
Manipur has been rocked by ethnic violence since May last year and over 180 people were killed.
Police registered a case against him under IPC Section 153 for wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot over this speech.
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