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Manipur Violence: Another Shocking Incident came out into light from Manipur. A video got viral where a tribal man’s seen in a black T- shirt and camouflage trouser lying in a trench. While his face has been bludgeoned but his body is on fire and burning. The voices of several people speaking Manipuri can be heard. But their face cannot be seen and only two pairs of legs can be seen in the video. There are also loud shot-like sounds that can be heard in the background.
This 7 second video was circulated via. social media and WhatsApp groups on Sunday October 8 2023.
Manipur Violence: Unidentified Victim and Ongoing Investigation
But the identification of the deceased has not been found yet. However, Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh stated that they are trying to authenticity of the video, even the video looks 4 months old.
Government’s Response
According to reports, the government has made no confirmation on the incident. On the other hand, a Kuki Zo representative said that stated that they were working to determine the name of the victim because five or six members of the village were allegedly burned alive during the conflict.
Strong Reactions and INDIA Alliance Statement
While on Monday, INDIA Alliance reacted strongly in this incident. They stated in X, “This is from Manipur!! Kuki tribal youth burnt alive in Manipur, The incident of passing away is extremely sad and shameful. Modi ji is expressing sorrow about the neighboring country but failed to Save Manipur..”
This is from Manipur!!
Kuki tribal youth burnt alive in Manipur,
The incident of passing away is extremely sad and shameful.
Modi ji is expressing sorrow about the neighboring country but failed to Save Manipur..#ManipurCrisis #Manipur #ManipurFightsBack #Israel pic.twitter.com/K4BMeO28lU
— INDIA Alliance (@2024_For_INDIA) October 9, 2023
Previous Incident and Ethnic Tensions
Earlier, In July, a shocking incident came to light involving two women from the Kuki-Zomi community who were subjected to public humiliation as they were paraded naked by a mob of men and sexually assaulted. This horrific incident had sparked nationwide outrage. It occurred in the Thoubal district on May 4, within the jurisdiction of the Nongpok Sekmai police station. A police official has now revealed that the video depicting a man being set on fire is part of the same series of violent events that occurred on that fateful day.
In connection with this case, the police had taken seven individuals into custody. The ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur began on May 3 in an area situated at the border of the Kuki-Zomi dominated Churachandpur district and the Meitei-dominated Bishnupur district. This unrest quickly spread to various parts of the state.
On May 4, a mob engaged in violent activities in Thoubal, driven by rumors of the alleged rape of Meitei nurses at Churachandpur Medical College. It’s worth noting that these rumors had already been debunked by the then Director General of Police, P. Doungel, on May 5.
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