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Teenager killed in Manipur as Naga-Kuki violence escalates
A 17-year-old Naga youth has been shot dead in Manipur, police said, as deadly clashes between Naga and Kuki communities continue to claim lives. The incident marks another casualty in a conflict that has left over 40 people dead since February.
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Police in Manipur confirmed the death of the teenage boy following escalating violence between the two communities. The shooting underscores the deteriorating security situation across the northeastern state, where tensions have simmered since intercommunal clashes erupted in mid-February.
Official sources indicated that more than 40 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict between Naga and Kuki groups. The violence has prompted concerns from state and national authorities about civilian safety and the need for peace-building measures.
The exact circumstances surrounding the teenager's death remain unclear, though police are investigating the incident. Local communities have called for immediate intervention to halt the cycle of violence that has displaced families and disrupted normal life across affected areas.
Manipur has witnessed recurrent intercommunal tensions over the past several years. The latest flare-up has reignited fears of broader instability in a region already grappling with complex ethnic and territorial disputes that continue to defy long-term resolution efforts.