J-K News: In a violent clash between militants and CRPF personnel in Manipurs Jiribam district on Monday, at least eleven militants were killed. The encounter began when militants launched an attack on a CRPF camp, prompting an intense firefight. A CRPF jawan was injured in the attack and was promptly airlifted to a hospital for treatment. This deadly incident marks the latest in a series of ongoing ethnic conflicts between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the region, which has resulted in over 200 deaths since May of the previous year.A Deadly Attack on Farmers Amid Rising TensionsOn the same day, militants fired on farmers working in the fields of Manipurs Imphal East district, injuring one. This marks the third consecutive day of attacks on farmers by hills-based militants. The escalating violence has had a devastating impact on the local population. Security forces immediately responded to the attack, engaging in a brief gunfight with the militants. The farmer, though injured, was swiftly taken to Yaingangpokpi PHC and is reported to be out of danger.Ethnic Violence and Escalating AttacksThe latest violence in Manipur underscores the ongoing ethnic strife between the Meitei community, based in the Imphal Valley, and the Kukis from the adjoining hills. This bloody conflict has rendered thousands homeless and has claimed the lives of more than 200 people since it erupted in May last year. As violence continues to plague the region, civilians, including farmers, remain caught in the crossfire of escalating attacks.On Saturday, a tragic incident occurred when a 34-year-old woman farmer was shot and killed while working in a paddy field in the Saiton area of Bishnupur district. Militants from hilltop positions in Churachandpur district opened fire, highlighting the increasing risks for local farmers. Further attacks were reported on Sunday in the Sanasabi, Sabungkhok Khunou, and Thamnapokpi areas of Imphal East district.CRPF Forces Struggle to Control the ViolenceWhile the security forces have been actively responding to these attacks, the situation remains volatile. Despite their efforts to curb violence, the ongoing conflict continues to endanger the lives of locals. As the region grapples with ethnic tensions and militant violence, there is an urgent need for a lasting solution to restore peace and stability in the state.
