Manipur ethnic violence death toll reaches 306, 49 missing since May 2023

Manipur Home Minister reported to the Assembly that 306 people have been killed and 49 are missing in ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023. The conflict, triggered by a Tribal Solidarity March against the Meitei demand for Scheduled Tribe status, continues with no resolution in sight, indicating sustained inter-community strife in the northeastern state.