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An ethnic clash erupted on 3 May 2023 in India’s north-eastern state of Manipur between the Meitei people, a majority that lives in the Imphal Valley, and the tribal community from the surrounding hills, including the Kuki and Zo peoples.More than 70 people died in the violence, and hundreds were left wounded.

The dispute has to do with a long-standing demand by the Meitei people for a Scheduled Tribe status under the Indian Constitution, which would give them privileges comparable to the tribal communities.

In April, a Manipur High Court verdict directed the state government to make a decision on the issue preferably within four weeks. The tribal communities protested the Meitei demand. The All Tribal Student Union of Manipur (ATSUM) conducted a solidarity march in all hill districts on 3 May.

By the end of March, clashes broke out between the Meitei and Kuki populations in and around the Churachandpur district bordering the Imphal Valley.

The Indian Army flew in close to 10,000 troops and paramilitary forces to restore law and order.

Internet services in the state were suspended for a period of five days and Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code was invoked.

The Indian troops were given “shoot on sight” orders to enforce the curfew in “extreme cases”.

Source: Wikipedia