Key Points
- Gunfight kicked off over land cleaning in Ukhrul town, Manipur.
- Both groups are from the Naga community but hail from different villages.
- Injuries were reported, leading to the Assam Rifles being deployed.
- Prohibitory orders were put in place to keep the peace and avoid more drama.
- There were concerns from some folks about the community work organized by THYSO.
Looma News
Things got pretty wild in Ukhrul town, Manipur, where a gunfight erupted over a land cleaning project as part of the ‘Swachhata Abhiyan.’ You’d think it was all about keeping stuff tidy, but it turned into a bit of a disaster.
Two groups from the Naga community went head-to-head, each claiming the land they were fighting over. It escalated quickly, and a bunch of people got hurt. The Assam Rifles had to come in to help calm things down. It’s a bummer when communities that should be working together end up clashing like this.
The Context of the Dispute
Officials say this mess started from some tension between the Hunphun and Hungpung villages. A letter from the sub-divisional magistrate pointed out worries from local authorities about the community work being organized by the Thawaijao Hungpung Young Students’ Organisation (THYSO). Some villagers weren’t too thrilled about it, which just added fuel to the fire.
To avoid any more chaos, prohibitory orders were slapped on. This means people can’t move around or do anything that might stir up trouble, starting from 9:30 a.m. on October 2, 2024, until further notice. They’re trying to keep the peace, but it’s a shame to see community vibes turning into conflict over land.
