Manipur ethnic violence: Several people have been killed while many have sustained injuries during the ongoing Manipur clash between two communities in the northeastern state. In a strong display of strength and resilience, locals were seen paying tributes to the lives lost in ethnic violence at the ‘Wall of Remembrance’. Situated in the Churachandpur District, the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ has pictures of those who died postered on the walls.
People mourn lives lost in Manipur ethnic clashes
In a heartbreaking video that’s been going viral on the internet, locals of the Churachandpur district were seen paying heartfelt tributes to those who have lost their violence in the ethnic clashes. The video, shared by the news agency PTI, shows several people visiting the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ and paying homage with flowers and garlands. Check out the video below:
Netizens extend condolences
The video has also left several netizens teary-eyed who also took to the comment section to extend poignant condolences. “May the dead people’s soul rest in peace and may God give strength to their families to endure the losses of their dear ones, And I would appeal to the people of Manipur to support each other and peace is the only way and hatred and violence must be stopped otherwise you can see,” one user wrote.
What’s happening in Manipur?
Manipur has been burning for over two months due to clashes between the Meitei community and the tribal Kukis. The violence has been largely pursued by Meitei’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status which the Kuki community has been opposing. The tension escalated after the Kuki tribe held a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ on May 3 to withstand the Meitei community’s demand.
Ever since the violence broke out in the state, internet services remain suspended, while an uneasy situation continue to prevail in the mountain state.