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 Manipur's hill districts following fresh violence on Friday night. The unrest began after a woman, Domkhonei Touthang, was killed in an alleged exchange of fire between armed groups and security forces in Chassad village. Tensions escalated when unidentified assailants set houses on fire and engaged in gunfire with security forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Manipur's Chief Minister of all possible assistance to restore peace.
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