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2025
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| A public curfew has been imposed in Konsakhul and Leilon Vaiphei villages in Kangpokpi district of Manipur A public curfew has been imposed in Konsakhul and Leilon Vaiphei villages in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, following escalating tensions between the Naga and Kuki-Zo communities. The curfew was imposed due to an apprehension of breach of peace, according to a district order. The tension has been simmering between the two villages for several days after an alleged assault on a Naga woman by Kuki youths from one of the villages. Manipur has been grappling with ethnic violence between the Kuki and Meitei communities since May 2023, resulting in over 250 deaths and displacing thousands. The curfew prohibits the movement of people in and around these villages until further notice.Show more