Three killed in clashes in India’s troubled northeast
Three individuals were killed in recent clashes in Manipur, India, highlighting ongoing ethnic tensions in the region. The violence is primarily between the Hindu Meitei majority and the Christian Kuki community, which has resulted in over 250 deaths in the past three years. Authorities have increased security measures to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
- ▪Three men were killed in gun battles between rival ethnic groups in Manipur.
- ▪The clashes occurred in Mullam village, with police not specifying the victims' community.
- ▪Ethnic tensions in Manipur have led to more than 250 deaths over the past three years.
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Three killed in clashes in India’s troubled northeast Security personnel stand guard at a checkpoint after a curfew was imposed following recent violence in Imphal in the Indian state of Manipur on June 8, 2025. (AFP file photo) Short Url https://arab.news/ynwbn Updated 25 April 2026 09:01 AFP April 25, 2026 05:31 Follow Three killed in clashes in India’s troubled northeast Manipur has seen periodic clashes for nearly three years between the Hindu Meitei majority and the Christian Kuki community Rights activists have accused local leaders of exacerbating ethnic divisions for political gain Updated 25 April 2026 09:01 AFP April 25, 2026 05:31 Follow if (isMobileDevice()) { document.write("<div id='div-gpt-ad-3341368-3'></div>"); googletag.cmd.push(function() { onDvtagReady(function () {…
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