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šŸ’” Tragedy Strikes Manipur: 3 Dead, 30 Injured in Village Boundary Clash šŸ”„




Manipur continues to face heartbreaking violence, as a deadly clash broke out between two Naga villages, Hunphun and Hungpung, in the Ukhrul districtĀ on Wednesday. The dispute over village boundariesĀ turned violent, leaving 3 deadĀ and 30 injured. Among those killed was a Manipur Rifles jawan, while many of the injured were rushed to ImphalĀ for advanced treatment. The tragic clash has once again left the state in turmoil. šŸ˜”

šŸšØ Violence Erupts Over Boundaries

The tension between these two villages had been simmering for a while, and it exploded into violence on October 2, 2024. A video circulating on social media shows youngsters firing shots, adding to the chaos. The situation remains extremely tense, with the state governmentĀ imposing a temporary suspension of internet servicesĀ to curb the spread of misinformation and further violence. šŸ“µ

In an attempt to contain the situation, district authoritiesĀ enforced prohibitory ordersĀ under Section 163 BNSS. This order restricted the movement of people outside their homes in Ukhrul, as the violence showed no signs of stopping. šŸ”šŸš«

šŸ˜ļø Homes Attacked, Violence Continues

Just two days before the tragic clash, four homesĀ in one of the villages were destroyedĀ in an attack, further igniting the conflict. The hostility between HunphunĀ and HungpungĀ has grown over the years, leading to such deadly confrontations. Itā€™s a tragic reminder of how deeply rooted divisions can escalate into violence, costing lives and disrupting communities.

āœ‹ Calls for Peace Amidst Chaos

Three Naga legislatorsĀ ā€” Minister Khashim Vashum, MLAs Ram MuivahĀ and Leishiyo KeishingĀ ā€” have made an emotional appeal for peace. In a heartfelt statement, they urged the people to remember their shared history and familial bonds.

ā€œWe are not just neighbours; we are family. Let us not allow violence to tear us apart. Every heart that bleeds today is a wound on our shared soul,ā€ they said, calling for an end to the violence that has scarred their land.

Even the Tangkhul Shanao LongĀ and the Tangkhul Baptist Churches AssociationĀ stepped in, urging the women of both villages to play a key role in bringing about peace and stopping the bloodshed. šŸ•Šļø

šŸ˜” The Bigger Picture: Manipur Burning While the Nation Watches

ManipurĀ has been burning for far too long, with violence erupting from unresolved issues, while the Modi-led NDA governmentĀ turns a blind eye. Itā€™s as if Manipur doesnā€™t even existĀ in their political vision. Instead of addressing the root causes of the conflict, the government seems to thrive on division, creating rifts between communities to gain political advantage. This has led to homelessness, death, and derailed livesĀ in Manipur. šŸ’”

It's an inhumane approach, one that values political profitĀ over human lives. Those in power need to wake up and realize that fueling such violence only deepens the divide. What Manipur, and the rest of India, truly needs is peace and unity, not more conflict and suffering. Letā€™s not forget, violence only serves the powerful, while ordinary people are left to pick up the pieces. āœŠ

TL;DR Summary šŸ“°

In Manipur's Ukhrul district, a boundary clash between two Naga villagesĀ turned deadly, leaving 3 deadĀ and 30 injured. Authorities have imposed curfew ordersĀ and suspended the internetĀ to control the situation. Legislators have called for peace, reminding people of their shared heritage. Meanwhile, the Modi governmentĀ continues to ignore Manipurā€™s struggles, fueling division for political gain while lives are lost and communities shattered.

Keywords: Manipur, Boundary Clash, Ukhrul, Naga Villages, Political Violence

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