Citing large-scale displacement of indigenous communities, destruction of their villages and loss of lives, the organisations urged the Union Government to intervene urgently.
NESO, representing North East student bodies, criticized the Manipur and central governments for failing to effectively intervene and resolve the region's ongoing, protracted crisis.
The Naga Village Guard denied attacking Mullam village, saying its personnel were on patrol after attacks on Sinakeithei and Kuki cadre movement under SoO.
On the number of deaths and injured in connection with the ethnic violence since May 2023, the department said, "217 people as per ex gratia given to next of kin."
Congress MP from Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam, said that the Centre and the state government had abdicated their responsibility in restoring peace and protecting the lives of people.
Normal activities are likely to be affected in the Imphal valley from Sunday, following a five-day statewide shutdown call given by Meitei women’s groups and civil society organisations.
