On May 3, 2023, members of the Kuki and Naga tribes, who inhabit Manipur's hills and are regarded as Scheduled Tribes, or India's most disadvantaged groups, launched a protest against the possible extension of their benefits to the dominant Meiteis.

Violence has once again disrupted the fragile peace of the north-eastern state at the centre of ethnic violence.

GUWAHATI, India, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Authorities in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur suspended internet and mobile services and imposed an indefinite curfew on Saturday in areas where protesters were besieging politicians' homes over deadly inter-ethnic violence.

Government buildings were ransacked and cars set on fire in India’s Manipur state as anti-government protesters defied a curfew.

CRPF Director-General Anish Dayal is heading to Manipur as violence escalates due to ethnic tensions. Militants have attacked a CRPF camp, resulting in casualties and heightened security measures in areas like Bishnupur and Jiribam.