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The Manipur incident first erupted on 3rd May 2023 in India's north-eastern state
of Manipur between the Meitei people and the tribal community near the
surrounding hills which included the Kuki and Zo peoples.

The incident began with a long-standing demand by the Meitei people for the
status of Scheduled Tribe under the Indian Constitution, which would give them
the same privileges as the people of the tribal communities. In April, the
Manipur High Court directed the state government to make a decision on the
issue preferably within four weeks leading to the tribal communities protests
against the Meitei demand. The All Tribal Student Union of Manipur (ATSUM)
conducted a solidarity March (kawngzawh tihna) in all hill districts on 3 May.
By the end of the March, clashes broke out between the Meitei and Kuki
population in and around the Churachandpur district bordering the Imphal
Valley.

As of now more than 115 people have been killed and 40,000 people were
forced to run away from their homes due to the ethnic violence in Manipur.

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, prohibiting
unlawful assembly or large gatherings that have a likelihood of disturbing the
peace. The Indian troops were given "shoot on sight" orders to enforce the
curfew in "extreme cases".

Over the last one month, the State police has registered 3,734 cases and
arrested 65 people for their involvement in the violence