Manipur: Prohibitory orders issued in Ukhrul after Kuki-Naga tensions

Prohibitory orders were imposed in parts of Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Sunday following tensions between members of the Kuki-Zo and Tangkhul Naga communities after an alleged assault case, The Hindu quoted officials as saying.

The tensions had been building since Saturday night after a Tangkhul Naga man was allegedly assaulted at Litan village, PTI quoted unidentified officials as saying.

An attempt to resolve the matter through customary practices failed after a scheduled meeting between the complainant’s family and the chief of Litan Sareikhong village did not take place, PTI reported.

On Sunday, tensions escalated after members of the two communities clashed at Litan, with persons from both sides throwing stones, PTI quoted officials as saying. This prompted the security forces to fire tear gas shells to disperse the groups.

Ukhrul District Magistrate Asish Das imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita on Sunday, citing apprehension of a breach of peace, The Hindu reported.

The orders that came into force from 7 pm on Sunday prohibit the movement of persons outside their homes and activities that may disturb law and order in the notified area until further notice.

On Monday, Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho inspected the areas affected by the clashes.

He said that he interacted with the village heads of the Kuki-Zo and Tangkhul...

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