The fresh clash began after a group attempts to take off the flag of ‘Jomi’ militant organization in the town. The crowd vandalized the area, and some people also opened fire on their rivals. Curfew is applicable in the district due to a quarrel between Jomi and our community.
Fresh violence has taken place in Churachandpur district of Manipur, many people have been injured in the fresh clashes between people of ‘Jomi’ and ‘Hamar’ tribes. A few hours after the peace agreement between the top organizations of the two communities here, a clash started again in Churachandpur city late on Tuesday night. An official said that the security personnel had to leave tear gas shells to disperse the crowd and fired bullets in the air.
The fresh clash began during an attempt by a group of people in the town to take off the flag of ‘Jomi’ militant organization. The official said that the crowd started throwing stones with sticks and sticks, due to which the security personnel had to leave tear gas shells to disperse the crowd and fired bullets in the air. The official said the mob vandalized the area, and some people also fired on their rivals. Security forces conducted a ‘flag march’ in the town and urged people to stay inside the houses, as there is a curfew in the entire district in view of the quarrel between ‘Jomi’ and ‘Hamar’ communities.
In response to this development, Jomi Students Union called for a ‘bandh’ in the district. The student organization said in a statement, “Emergency closed in view of unstable situation in Churachandpur has become necessary … all general activities will be postponed.” People have been asked to keep all educational and business establishments closed while advising people to stay indoors.
The district administration has issued a public appeal, urging the people of Churachandpur to ‘end all violent activities’ and cooperate with the authorities. District officer Dharun Kumar S said in a statement, “Both sides have faced a lot of trouble and trouble due to the struggle. There have been reports of attacks and there is an immediate need to restore peace in our region and maintain law and order. ”
The ‘Hamar Inpui’ and ‘Jomi Council’ on Tuesday signed an agreement to withdraw ‘closed’ and end all activities that disrupt normal lives in the district. Richard Hamar, general secretary of ‘Hamar Input’, was attacked by people from the ‘Jomi’ community on Sunday, causing violence between the two communities and curfew was imposed the next day. After this incident, clashes started between ‘Jomi’ and ‘Hamar’ tribes.
According to sources, Richard Hamar was driving a vehicle, causing a two -wheeler rider from the Jomi community. There was a brief controversy after the incident and then there was a fight. More than 250 people have been killed and thousands have become homeless in ethnic violence between Meeti and Cookie Groups since 2023. Chief Minister N. After Biren Singh’s resignation, the Center imposed President’s rule in the state on 13 February and the state assembly was suspended. The term of the assembly was up to 2027.
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