“What is happening in Manipur’s Jiribam? Viral videos show armed Kuki militants gathering in large numbers, dismantling infra to take control of the entire district”, Opindia, June 12, 2024:
“An increasing number of armed Kuki militants are making their way into Jiribam in Manipur from various areas as they continue their ruthless attack to seize total control of the district that borders Assam. Kuki insurgents, who began their onslaught on 3rd May last year have resumed the operation after suspending it briefly for the Lok Sabha election.
Many unverified alarming videos featuring the Kuki militants have also been making the rounds on social media. They can be seen brandishing weapons and marching into the region through land and water.
They have targeted the Hindu Meitei population of Jiribam in their attempt to acquire control of both the Jiribam district and NH 37 (the Imphal-Jiribam highway). On 6th June, they brutally killed 59-year-old farmer Soibam Saratkumar Singh, a Meitei civilian to begin their aggressive campaign in Jiribam. Furthermore, they also set fire to at least 72 Meitei homes and three police stations there. According to sources, an increasing number of Kuki militants are currently travelling toward Jiribam via land and sea channels with the terrifying goal of purging the region of Meiteis……”
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