Defense News ,India :- Manipur Police have categorically dismissed accusations made by the Kuki organisation, refuting claims that security forces collaborated with insurgent groups in the recent incidents of violence in Moreh town. Moreh, a town situated along the Myanmar border, has become a focal point for unrest, with the state government asserting that individuals from the neighboring country are contributing to disturbances in the northeastern state.
In response to allegations by the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) and the Kuki Inpi Manipur, the police issued a statement asserting the falsehood of claims regarding collaborations with valley-based insurgent groups and Meitei militants disguised as security personnel in Moreh. The police labeled these allegations as baseless and misleading.
The backdrop of the controversy involves the unfortunate killing of two police commandos on January 17 in militant attacks in Moreh, resulting in several other injuries. Kuki organizations raised concerns, contending that surrendered valley-based insurgents were allowed to freely interact with state police personnel.
Manipur has been grappling with ethnic tensions since May of the previous year, marked by a significant toll of more than 180 lives lost. The origins of the violence trace back to May 3 when a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organized in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
With Meiteis constituting approximately 53% of Manipur's population and predominantly residing in the Imphal Valley, the remaining 40% consists of tribal communities, including Nagas and Kukis, predominantly residing in the hill districts. The ongoing discord underscores the complex interplay of ethnic dynamics in the region.
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