Manipur’s ‘unknown’ killers: Three years of India’s bloody ethnic conflict
Summary
In Manipur, India, violent ethnic conflict has lasted over three years, mainly between the Meitei community and the Kuki-Zo minority. A recent attack killed two children and hurt their mother, highlighting ongoing tensions that have caused over 250 deaths and forced many people to flee their homes.Key Facts
- The conflict is mainly between the Meitei, who are mostly Hindu and live in the plains, and the Kuki-Zo, mainly Christian and living in the hills.
- The Meitei make up about 60% of Manipur’s population, which is around 2.9 million people.
- The conflict escalated after a court suggested giving Meiteis special status that Kuki-Zo already had, causing fears among the Kuki-Zo community.
- The killing of two Meitei children on April 7 was caused by an attack using an improvised rocket-propelled grenade.
- The children’s father works as a paramilitary soldier away from home when the attack happened.
- Protests followed the attack, leading to a clash where police fired on protesters, killing three people.
- The state government handed the investigation to the National Investigation Agency.
- The conflict has become more complex, and it is unclear who is responsible for many attacks.
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