Certain elements want to keep Manipur burning: CM Khemchand Singh (opens original article in a new tab)

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh claimed that certain groups are preventing peace in the state, while police reported dismantling extremist sites and recovering weapons. Ethnic violence since 2023 has caused significant casualties and displacement.

• Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh accused certain elements of working against peace efforts in the state
• He stated that ongoing violence has hindered developmental projects and law and order maintenance
• Manipur police reported dismantling 30 extremist sites and recovering weapons in Kangpokpi district
• Ethnic violence since May 2023 has resulted in 270 deaths and over 62,000 displacements