9 killed, houses set ablaze in fresh Manipur violence; PM Modi assures help to restore peace
At least nine people were killed and around 14 houses set ablaze in a fresh outbreak of violence across Manipur's hill districts over 24 hours beginning Friday night, according to reports from The Indian Express. The violence began after Domkhonei Touthang, a Kuki woman, was killed in an alleged exchange of fire between armed groups and security forces at Chassad village in Kamjong district.
The situation escalated when unidentified miscreants set several houses on fire and gunfire erupted between armed groups and security forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured all possible assistance to restore peace and normalcy in the state following a meeting with Manipur's Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh in New Delhi.
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