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  • Apr 29, 2024
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CRPF ATTACKED IN MANIPUR TO GARNER GOVERNMENT ATTENTION: OFFICIALS.

Why in the news?

CRPF attacked in Manipur; mistaken for local police, officials cite ongoing violence and call for a political solution to the crisis.

About CRPF Attack in Manipur:

  • Unidentified militants attacked a CRPF camp in Manipur, mistakenly assuming it to be manned by local police due to recent troop withdrawals.
  • The camp, located in Bishnupur district, belonged to the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) of the Manipur Police.
  • Officials believe such attacks will persist until a political solution is reached to address the ongoing crisis in the region.
  • Over 200 casualties have been reported in Manipur since May 2023, stemming from ethnic violence between tribal Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities.
source:wordpress
About Kuki Tribe:

  • Geographic Distribution: Found in northeastern India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, with significant populations in Manipur, Mizoram, Chin State, and Chittagong Hill Tracts.
  • Ethnic Identity: Also known as Chin or Mizo people, sharing ancestry and culture with broader Zo ethnic group.
  • Cultural Diversity: Rich history, culture, and traditions influenced by hilly and forested environment.
  • Language: Communicates through dialects of Chin-Kuki-Mizo language family, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman branch of Sino-Tibetan languages.